General Community Development Strategy

What is the overall goal? / Possible Mission Statement from Original project charter

"To co-ordinate Community Development efforts and help people become involved with Apache projects"

What outcomes do we want?

1. To increase community inclusivity (use of inclusivity as incorporates diversity too...) by attracting and welcoming all contributors including to the ASF (Note do we need to explicitly specify a focus on under-represented groups? or is it enough to encompass all groups and any work in this area will fall under this outcome?)
2. To maintain retain inclusivity by maintaining a healthy, positive and socially dynamic environment where all groups feel safe, welcome and appreciated
3. To actively monitor inclusivity within the ASF and if necessary apply strategies to encourage and attract any under-represented groups
4. To educate projects on the Apache Way so they can more richly experience the organisation they are part of
5. Strengthen the bonds between projects themselves and the larger Foundation
6. ?????

How can we achieve these outcomes?

Reach out and attract new contributors

1. Go to where our potential new contributors are
2. Use Events and Meetups to attract new contributors
3. Promote and talk about Apache and its culture through Social Media, Blogging,
4. Marketing material (leaflets, stickers, swag..)

Ensure that people that join Apache communities enjoy what they do and feel safe and appreciated

1. Make existing contributors and all new contributors feel safe (IMPORTANT!)
2. Ensure the contributors know they are contributing to a legal organisation with defined standards and governance
3. Make communities welcoming and inclusive
4. Promote collaboration

Maintain a positive culture of inclusiveness and openness

1. Have clear and understandable policies and guidelines

Monitor Inclusiveness

Educate projects on the Apache Way

Strengthen the links between projects and also the larger Foundation