About the Community Indicators Consortium

CIC was organized in the belief that information sharing, collaboration and open dialogue -- across geography and disciplines -- are key to the advancement of people, the quality of community life and the sustainability of our shared environment. To that end, CIC seeks bridges that span the gap between community indicators use and performance measurement, providing ways for community groups and governments to coordinate efforts and jointly enhance knowledge about the use of indicators to leverage positive change.

Through these activities, CIC has become a major node in the expanding field of community measurement. The CIC website offers a place where community-based practitioners, academic experts, engaged community residents, public officials, students, civic leaders, planners, media professionals and other stakeholders can learn from one another and participate in an active global learning community.

Mission

The Community Indicators Consortium is an active, open learning network and global community of practice among persons interested or engaged in the field of indicators development and application. The mission of the Community Indicators Consortium is to:

Advance the art and science of indicators;
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge about the effective use of indicators;
Encourage development of effective indicators;
Foster informed civic and media discourse about local, regional, national, and global priorities.

By-Laws

CIC is structured around carefully designed and vetted Bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors.

Strategic Goals and Action Plan

In July 2007, the CIC Board adopted five strategic goals for CIC and an ActionPlan_2007_2010.pdf for 2007-2010. This Action Plan was built upon the following five strategic goals for CIC:

Advance the use of indicators for community awareness and change;
Create a global community of practice (COP);
Strengthen CIC’s international perspective and relevance;
Promote connectivity between indicators and performance measurement;
Build and sustain the organization.

CIC Leadership

CIC is lead by a Board of Directors elected each year by the membership. CIC's members include individuals and organizations representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations working at all scales, from local and regional to state, national and international-- to promote informed decision-making about community priorities. Click here for a list of our Members. CIC has retained Farnam Associates, LLC as interim Consortium managers.

Partners

The Community Indicators Consortium is proud to list the following as active partners in our work to improve the use of indicators and information in making better decisions and better communities:

Funding

CIC is supported by its members and through grants from our supporters.