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1 month ago Milestone 1: Initial Setup and Soft Launch
Date: 1st September 2024 – 30th September 2024
Deliverables:
Develop Recognition Guidelines
Recognition guidelines were developed prior to the soft launch. These guidelines ensure fair and meaningful recognition of contributions within the community.
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Canva Link: Tacovation Recognition Guidelines
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X Post Link: Tacovation Recognition Guidelines Post
1.1 Develop Brand Kit (In Progress):
The #Tacovation Brand Guideline is being developed as a comprehensive tool for community members to reference when creating or building content utilizing the brand. The kit includes design elements, logo usage rules, colour schemes, and typography to ensure consistency and cohesion across all platforms.
The Brand Kit is approximately 70% complete and can be accessed publicly here: Tacovation Brand Kit.
2. Create Social Media & Nomination Templates
A series of social media and nomination templates were designed to support the #Tacovation program’s launch, making posts visually engaging and easy to replicate for community members. Social posts began through Nietta’s personal account, transitioning to the Stackslink account once established.
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Canva Link (Nomination Template): Nomination Template
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Canva Link (Social Media Tiles): Social Media Tiles
- Roll out Soft Launch (Phase 1) on Social Media Platforms starting 1st September - 30th September 2024
The program’s initial phase was launched across Twitter (X), encouraging community interaction and recognition. The hashtag #Tacovation was created to track social interactions with the program and nominations posted on X. Launch and Prelaunch Posts:
4. Collect and Integrate Community Feedback throughout September
Feedback was collected through various avenues to improve the initial launch, with regular updates to the program based on this feedback. These insights will be carried into Phase 2.
- Example: Community Feedback
4.1 Nomination and Data Collection
Nominations were collected via a Google Form and stored in a Google Sheet. This data was used to determine the top 5 nominees and top 5 nominators.
- Nomination Link: Google Form
- Google Sheet: Nomination Data
4.2 Winners Announcement
Winners were announced on 3rd September 2024 at 9 AM EST via a live Stacklink Xspace hosted by Nietta, Goodkitty, and Peacelove Music.
- Play the Recording: Xspace Recording
A follow-up post was made to confirm all winners:
- Top Nominator Winners: Link to Post
- Top Nominees Winners: Link to Post
Hero-Gamer
1) Total Grant Amount: $1600
2) Project Description: The #TacOvation Recognition Program is designed to enhance community engagement and foster a culture of appreciation within the Stacks Community. By allowing members to award virtual tacos (🌮) to each other on social media platforms, the program creates a unique and fun way to recognize and celebrate contributions, support, and positive actions. Participants can nominate fellow members for their exemplary efforts, share impactful stories, and promote positivity through this innovative recognition system. #TacOvation aims to build a stronger, more connected community by making recognition both meaningful and enjoyable. Get ready to Taco 'Bout Some Serious Recognition!
3) Impact:
Qualitative: The program will enhance community morale, encourage active participation, and strengthen relationships among community members. It provides a tangible way to acknowledge and celebrate both small and significant contributions within the community.
Quantitative:
4) Project Timelines, Milestones, and Deliverables:
Kick-off payment: 50% - $800
Purpose: Cover initial costs, including the first half of the designer's (Nietta) fee and initial setup expenses.
Milestone 1: Initial Setup and Soft Launch - 25% - $400 - Date: 1st September 2024
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Milestone 2: V2 Implementation and Community Engagement – 25% - $400 - Date: 1st October 2024
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Milestone 3: Phase 3 Rollout and Sustainability Assessment: (Project hopes to continue successfully beyond the initial funding period through community support and alternative funding sources, as this outside of DeGrants’ scope)
Deliverables: Continue only if Phases 1 and 2 are successful; launch Phase 3 implementation on November 1st. Collect and adjust based on feedback throughout November.
5) Is/Will this Project be Open-Sourced? Yes - The #TacOvation guidelines and program will be developed as an open-source project, ensuring transparency and allowing contributions from the wider community. The project's documentation will be hosted on a public repository (e.g., GitHub/Google Drive), where contributors can easily access, review, and contribute to the project. Regular updates and community feedback will be incorporated to ensure the project remains relevant and effective.
6) ZeroAuthorityDAO Profile Link: https://zeroauthority.xyz/profiles/SP27G4BAETJAXHDNCGVAC2036476MC3BE9K87CJ2D