About Neighbor Power Indy
Neighbor Power Indy will focus on sharing stories, exploring new ideas, and celebrating wins. NPI 2025 will take place throughout March 3rd-8th 2025. Neighbor Power videos will be prerecorded and highlighted throughout the above dates in March. On March 8th we will come together for a full day in-person conference where neighbors will present workshops.
We are seeking neighbors and organizations like you to share your accomplishments. We need your help to inspire and empower others with your stories. Together, we can make a difference.
Why Should I Share?
A description of your presentation will be included in Neighbor Power Indy materials.
You will be part of an impactful event attended by over 300 neighborhood residents, community group leaders, business owners, representatives of local nonprofits, corporate and philanthropic partners, and government officials.
Your video will be recorded and shared on INRC’s webpage and YouTube channel, which will allow you to use it for other opportunities as well.
You will have a great opportunity to engage with neighbors through open dialogue and idea exchange.
What Should I Share?
This year’s theme is: Igniting Unity in Community
The Neighbor Power Indy programming committee encourages presenters to share their experiences on the following suggested topics:
Neighborhood engagement and events
Support of local businesses in your neighborhood and embracing diverse retail establishments
Keeping youth active and involved
Engaging new leaders
The power of informal associations
Discussing and promoting diversity
Public art
Public safety
New traditions
Any other powerful story that you and your neighbors want to share
How Will It Work?
This year you have two options.
1. Submit a video to be shared March 3 – 8, 2024. Presenters will have the opportunity to tell their stories in a pre-recorded video. The video can be as short as needed, but no more than 30 minutes.
2. Submit an idea for a workshop to present live on March 8, 2024. Presenters will have the opportunity to tell their stories in person at Neighbor Power Indy on March 8, 2024. The workshops/discussions are scheduled to last 50 minutes. Each presenter will share their accomplishments and best practices, allowing time for questions and discussion. (This is a good option if you want to teach others how to do something similar.)
We encourage you to collaborate with others. For example, if you worked with a not-for-profit organization, they may have valuable information to share with neighbors; you may want to collaborate with them as you plan your video or workshop.
If we receive proposals that are very similar or for the same geographic area, Neighbor Power Indy committee members may introduce you to other partners to consider collaboration.
What Does Neighbor Power Indy Expect From You?
1. Attend a free storytelling workshop in January 2025 at INRC. This training will help you prepare for your video or in-person workshop. (The date will be scheduled soon)
2. Submit your recorded video or your in-person agenda and presentation by February 9, 2025. (Presenters will be given a folder to upload their videos/presentation slides.)
3. Promote NPI 2025 to your networks.
