Frequently
Asked
Questions
We wanted to take our time to answer some of the most common questions we’ve gotten about the Center for Shared Prosperity. These questions have ranged from who we are and what we do to how we distribute our finances and resources between the community and the organization. Please take your time and view our video answers below. If you can’t find an answer to a question you have, feel free to contact us.
CSP & Community
How does the community “meet” CMU? When/who/where
Will this promote gentrification in my community?
How are cmu’s social and knowledge capital transferring to community?
Will this bring jobs to my community?
We talk about engaging the community. What about engaging those that don’t feel a part of the community, but want to be.
CSP Funding & Finances
Will finished projects be maintained long term? Or put in a position to sustain itself? If CSP intends to keep starting new project, won't it have to eventually defund existing projects?
How is a financial investment from CSP different from a traditional foundation?
How long will projects be funded
What percentage of human and fincancial resources go to CMU vs community
CSP & CMU
Does CMU have Control over CSP?
How does the community “meet” CMU?
Why should I trust CMU? They’ve never helped us before
How will we know that cultural change is actually happening at CMU?
How is awareness/participation across CMU measured? How can only fringe participation be prevented? Discouraged?
How does CSP balance the need for resources to go to material improvements (social service model) versus systems change through advocacy?
How do the launch teams avoid the status quo approach of university as expert? i.e. data collection, research, info systems
CSP and how it works
Are their established metrics for equity initiatives? If so, what are baselines and measurement criteria?
How is this different than a non-profit incubator?
How do we increase and tend to the diversity of voices in the room, e.g. disabled community, youth, queer?
CSP Walkthrough - Honorarium Paperwork
Tutorials & Walkthroughs
CSP Process Walkthrough - Proposals, Contracts & Budgets
CSP Finding & Big Picture Talk