A Civic Information Economy
Stewards: Simon Galperin and Lillian Ruiz
What would a $1 billion economy for civic information look like? We envisioned an economic model for a reparative civic information sector that prioritizes community well-being and sustainability. The group identified areas of experimentation to present a sector-wide approach to economic sustainability, exploring underutilized capital solutions ranging from the simple (engaging high-net-worth individuals, fundraising narratives from other fields, etc.) to the novel. Our goal: To surface different approaches to enable mission-driven financing, grantmaking, mutual aid, and investment strategies that prioritize public interest and civic media sustainability.
Cycle: 2024-2025
What we produced:
Watch Simon describe the Civic Information Endowment Working Group at our February 26 launch event: