CATEGORY G - PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

It is important to consider where the sources of support in order to coordinate resource placement and develop sustainable services. Many of the initiatives to foster technology literacy and access rely on contributions of money, time and materials from private and public sources. There is tremendous value in the contributions made by the Information Technology industry and volunteers working in the industry.

a) Investment

Who is investing in community technology centers?

INDICATOR

Revenue generated by community technology centers (CTC’s) through private donations, corporate donations, government funding, and earned income as determined by survey of CTC’s.

b) Sharing Expertise and Resources

How much are those with technology skills giving back to the
community?

INDICATORS

A graph showing the percentage of IT businesses that offer incentives for employees to volunteer in the community, the percentage of IT volunteers giving time to technology centers, and the percentage of IT volunteers volunteering at sites other than technology centers.

This project is part of the City of Seattle Citizens Technology Literacy and Access initiative in cooperation with the volunteer Citizens Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB) and Sustainable Seattle. Additional assistance for the forum is being provided by Progress Project of the Evans School of Public Affairs and the Glaser Progress Foundation and Seattle Community Network.

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