2030 Goal:
By January 1, 2030, the Weave: the Social Fabric Project aims to create a nationwide network of Weavers, with at least 15 partner cities/towns officially adopting 'weaver' status. The project aims to have 1 million Weavers actively engaged by
The Weave: the Social Fabric Project has set an ambitious goal for 2030, aiming to establish a robust nationwide network of Weavers. By the start of that year, the initiative plans to have at least 15 partner cities and towns officially adopting the '
2030 Goal:
By January 1, 2030, the Weave: the Social Fabric Project aims to create a nationwide network of Weavers, with at least 15 partner cities/towns officially adopting 'weaver' status. The project aims to have 1 million Weavers actively engaged by 2030, offer Weaver Awards in 50 cities, and have 10 large US-based companies embrace the weaving culture. The objective is for the Weaver Network to become the most leveraged platform to connect community builders to opportunities to weave in the United States.
4. Enhance Communication and Storytelling:
Tactic 4: Collaborate with specialized evaluation and survey partners to gather data on the perception of Weave's impact on communities.
Tactic 3: Utilize social media, newsletters, and targeted marketing campaigns for individual donor engagement.
Tactic 2: Share success stories and impact narratives to emotionally connect with potential donors and supporters.
Tactic 1: Implement a new communication strategy to better engage the audience and make Weave's stories more compelling.
3. Build Stronger Partnerships:
Tactic 4: Continue to strengthen connections within the Aspen Institute, leveraging the institute's network and resources to further Weave's objectives.
Tactic 3: Collaborate with other Aspen programs and Aspen-connected larger corporations to access valuable resources, networks, and support.
Tactic 2: Utilize local Weavers as speakers to connect with communities on a personal level.
Tactic 1: Leverage the expertise and connections of the cohort of Social Trust Map advisors to form partnerships, particularly in the education sector.
2. Diversify Funding Sources:
Tactic 4: Explore earned income opportunities through events like Weaver Awards and collaborative funding opportunities with Aspen Programs and like-minded organizations.
Tactic 3: Actively seek foundation grants for specific topic areas related to trust, education, research, and storytelling.
Tactic 2: Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals who are mission-driven donors and interested in community-building initiatives.
Tactic 1: Pursue deep corporate culture change partnerships with companies aligned with Weave's mission, allocating a portion of partnership revenues to support core activities.
1. Strengthen Community Engagement and Expansion:
Tactic 9: Foster long-term, three-year community collaborations involving various stakeholders to address complex community challenges.
Tactic 8: Promote community engagement and collaboration among Weave Community members.
Tactic 7: Implement a strategy to attract and engage 50,000 members in the Weave Community.
Tactic 6: Develop the Weaver Network as a hub for individuals and organizations interested in community building, facilitating connections and resource sharing.
Tactic 5: Establish an Online Community/Learning Center to provide resources, tools, and a platform for communities to connect, learn, and share best practices.
Tactic 4: Expand Weaver Trainings to cover topics such as community organizing, conflict resolution, and leadership development.
Tactic 3: Promote the Weaver Awards program widely to encourage community participation.
Tactic 2: Implement a low-touch model for Weaver Awards that can be easily adopted by any community.
Tactic 1: Develop two different models for Weaver Awards, one for online communities and initiatives, and another for local gatherings and physical community engagement.