Community Engagement Plan

Objectives

• Increase transparency of the Budget Committee's activities

• Foster community understanding of the budgeting process

• Encourage community participation in budget-related discussions

• Gather diverse perspectives and feedback from the Cardano ecosystem

• Build trust between the committee and the wider Cardano community

Primary Communication Channels

• Intersect Gitbook

  • Publish comprehensive, detailed information about the committee's structure, processes, and decisions

  • Maintain an up-to-date repository of all official documents (Terms of Reference, Code of Conduct, etc.)

  • Provide educational content about the budgeting process

  • Share meeting minutes and decision summaries

• Intersect Discord Server

  • Create dedicated channels for budget discussions, Q&A, and feedback

  • Host regular AMAs (Ask Me Anything) sessions with committee members

  • Provide real-time updates on committee activities

  • Facilitate community polls and surveys to gather input on budget priorities

Secondary Communication Channels

• Committee Members' Social Media Accounts

  • Encourage members to share updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of committee work

  • Promote upcoming events, AMAs, and important announcements

  • Engage in discussions with community members to gather diverse perspectives

• Cardano Forum

  • Create threads for in-depth discussions on budget-related topics

  • Share summaries of key decisions and invite community feedback

Engagement Strategies

• Regular Updates

  • Weekly progress updates on Discord

  • Monthly summary reports on Gitbook

  • Quarterly comprehensive reviews of committee activities

• Interactive Sessions

  • Monthly live Q&A sessions on Discord

  • Quarterly town hall meetings with presentations and open discussions

• Community Feedback Loops

  • Implement a suggestion box on Discord for community ideas

  • Conduct periodic surveys to gauge community sentiment on budget priorities

  • Establish a formal process for community members to submit budget proposals

• Educational Initiatives

  • Create a "Budget 101" series on Gitbook to explain the budgeting process

  • Host workshops on Discord to train community members on how to engage with the budgeting process

• Transparency Measures

  • Publish a transparency report quarterly, detailing all major decisions and their rationales

  • Create a public calendar of committee meetings and events

Roles and Responsibilities

• Committee Secretary

  • Coordinate overall communication efforts

  • Ensure timely updates on Gitbook and Discord

• Community Liaisons

  • Moderate Discord channels and facilitate discussions

  • Organize and host interactive sessions

• Committee Members

  • Participate in AMAs and town halls

  • Share updates and engage with the community on personal social media accounts

• Communications Specialist

  • Develop content strategy for all channels

  • Create engaging, accessible content about complex budget topics

Metrics and Evaluation

• Track engagement metrics on Discord (active users, message volume in budget channels)

• Monitor Gitbook page views and time spent on pages

• Analyze social media engagement (shares, comments, reach) for committee members' posts

• Conduct quarterly community satisfaction surveys

• Evaluate the quantity and quality of community feedback and proposals received

Timeline

• Implement core communication channels (Gitbook and Discord) immediately

• Launch educational initiatives within the first month

• Begin regular updates and interactive sessions within the first two weeks

• Conduct first quarterly review after three months

Adaptation and Improvement

• Review this engagement plan quarterly

• Adjust strategies based on community feedback and engagement metrics

• Continuously explore new ways to improve community engagement and transparency