[Chapter-delegates] [isoc-advisory-council] 2014 - 2016 Internet Society Business Plan DRAFT

[Livingood, Jason]

Scott – Thanks for asking. Since the initial budget (a.k.a. business plan) went to both the Org AC and Chapters list I have added the Chapters to this response. What I have attached is the so-called “commentary” from the Finance Committee for which you, which summarizes the key issues from the budget document. Please note though that I redacted a small portion of it that was specific to particular staff departments / functions out of sensitivity for current staff or potential future hires (but did not bear on the content).

The document points out some key areas for ISOC to focus on (financially speaking) in the coming years. This includes how we track grants (an expanding area for ISOC), revenue diversification, and other topics.

It is also worth noting that Lynn, Greg, Walda, and other senior staff did a very nice job developing the budget this year, which we really appreciated; it was a smooth and collaborative process. That said, they key headline is that we are in essence trying to hold things “as is” until such time as the new CEO is hired, in order to maximize the flexibility that the new CEO will have.  I should also note that the Finance Committee expects it will be natural to expect a period of reassessment or priorities with the potential for a re-baselining of the budget some period of time after the new CEO begins.

Jason

PS – Greg Kapfer and the Finance Committee are also bringing forward a resolution on the $10M in non-recurring investments. Our objective is to preserve the capital for future use while also slightly improving our return from the current money market account (which after inflation is arguably a negative return).

On 11/21/13, 2:10 PM, "Scott Mansfield" <scott.mansfield at ericsson.com<mailto:scott.mansfield at ericsson.com>> wrote:

Jason,

The Business Plan was sent out to the AC List on 12 November.  Thank you for pointing out that the finance committee has created an executive summary of the budget.  Can you please share the summary with the AC list?

Regards,
-scott.

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Subject: [isoc-advisory-council] 2014 - 2016 Internet Society Business Plan DRAFT

Dear Chapter Officers
Dear Organization Members

Attached for your review is the 2014 - 2016 Business Plan and Budget for the Internet Society that has been sent to the Board of Trustees for review at its Buenos Aries meeting, 22-23 November.  This document will be posted shortly along with the Board Agenda and other materials for the meeting (at http://www.internetsociety.org/who-we-are/board-trustees/meetings).

To the Chapter officers our sincere thanks to each and every one of you for your inputs over the last year, whether it was responding to the Chapter survey (in which Chapter participation was 100%!), discussing issues in a Chapter workshop or engaging the debates held in many conferences and forums all over the world.  All of that input informed the development this business plan.  So that all Chapter leaders have the opportunity to read this document with the fullest understanding, I will offer some additional context.

To our organization members we likewise offer our deep appreciation for your input at various conferences, meetings and through the Advisory Council, and for your continued support of this important work.

This business plan builds towards a vision of the Internet Society in 2020 as "the foremost global voice and leader for the Internet" -- one that more deeply engages our community and stakeholders to shape a better Internet globally, regionally and locally.  It is also aligned with the Strategic Objectives set forth by our Board earlier this year.

As you all know, 2013 has been a challenging year.  It has been complex due to many factors - security, privacy, trust and data management issues being thrust to forefront consideration by all stakeholders; efforts by intergovernmental organizations and certain national administrations to exercise greater international control over the Internet and exert greater national controls; a successful IGF aimed at defining the multi-stakeholder model and related principles for Internet governance plus the launch of new Internet governance activities focusing on 2014; anticipation of a new ISOC CEO; net neutrality; digital Intellectual property rights;  a host of  technology policy issues aimed at a healthy and resilient Internet;  further extension of the Internet to under- and un-served communities and real progress in expanding the use of IXP's and generating growth in local traffic;  scaling out to regional and local new and future influencers the capacity to carry forward the work of ensuring an open, global Internet; and the health and well-being of the Internet Society itself and the ISOC communities.  These challenges will be amplified and likely accelerated in 2014.  And challenges now looming will assert themselves and vie for our attention.

As we look to address these issues, we look forward to working with our community, as well as building our capacities to more deeply engage in 2014 and beyond. We will increasingly rely on and support our members and chapters as resources to meet these challenges both proactively and in reaction to events. We fully expect projects and programmes just now beginning in 2013 or being launched in the 2014-2016 Business Plan to provide real benefits to chapters and members in 2014 and, in turn, for the Internet worldwide.

Interestingly at this very time when we have built a business plan within a "steady state" 2014 budget, we will be trying to do more. You will see a shift of resources into the regions as part of our effort to work more closely with chapters, members and local partners to become increasingly effective local and regional influencers of  ISOC's principles and mission. For example, Regional Chapter Development Managers will report directly to the regional bureau directors.  Our membership support programs will also be reworked to support greater engagement between Org members and ISOC. We will be seeking  greater value for our investments  at every turn.

Most important to this plan for the year ahead and beyond is our commitment to the principles and mission of the Internet Society.  ISOC enjoys a reputation for encouraging all voices, taking principled stands and bringing critical issues of access, technology,  infrastructure and policy into the public debate.  Our 2014-2016 business plan will continue this historic arc, leveraging resources from the broad communities of participation and fueling the open and sustainable Internet on many fronts.

The Board of Trustees will review and potentially revise this plan and vote on the approval in their meeting in Buenos Aires on November 22 & 23. Once approved, we all look forward to working with you to execute and inform the 2014 business plan implementation.

Best regards,

Ted Mooney
Senior Director, Membership & Services
The Internet Society
1775 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190 USA
Office: +1 703-439-2774
Cell: +1 301-980-6446
eMail: mooney at isoc.org<mailto:mooney at isoc.org>

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