Data Research Purpose/Function:

• To serve as the source of data for the overall effort (general and specific needs of HAND and its work groups).
  
• To monitor the data and its use to ensure accuracy, consistency and integrity.

Data Research Potential Tasks and Activities:

• To assist in and support the continuing development of North Dakota’s “housing story.”
  
• To identify the types and sources of data that are available (review of current studies, research initiatives, surveys and other data).
  
• To assess and compare a variety of issues:
  – Workforce information
  – Affordability issues
  – Accessibility issues
  – Availability issues
  – Safety issue
  – Data to support home ownership issues
  – Data to address rental concerns/issues
  – Current and projected demographics
  – Social impacts on communities
  – Economic impact (including positive impact of an investment fund on local and state economy)

Data Research Objectives and Timelines:

• To maintain the existing fact sheet and other information (These are ongoing activities)
  

Data Research Meeting Minutes (coming soon)

Education & Marketing Purpose/Function:

• To educate the general public, legislators and government officials on the current status and future housing needs (affordable, accessible and safe housing)
• To develop, implement and monitor a broad-based marketing plan to support the efforts of the Alliance
  

Education & Marketing Potential Tasks and Activities:

• To explore and develop potential technology-based options:
  – Housing investment fund website
  – Link on other websites to housing investment fund information and resources
  – Explore the potential of “adoption” of the Alliance information and materials by other organizations and groups on their websites
• To explore and develop contacts, links and options relating to newsletters (the Alliance and other groups)
• To develop and/or monitor the use of the “North Dakota Housing Story” documents (as needed – potential for various documents to be developed to be used with different target groups)
• To collaborate with other groups and organizations to “get the story out.”
  
• To utilize free or inexpensive means (PSAs, cable access, public broadcasting) to “get the story out.”
  
• To develop, implement and coordinate an effective, multi-media campaign

Education & Marketing Objectives and Timelines:

• To develop a general education/media outline and work plan
• To identify any fiscal or budgetary needs the work group may anticipate, identify potential sources of in-kind and financial support for their activities
  

Education & Marketing Meeting Minutes (coming soon)