Project Progress Tracking Platform for Goldfinch

Proposals
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Authors : [Build Union]
Track spending, project impact, and deliverables — all in one place, with full transparency and real-time insights.

TL;DR
We propose building a Project Progress Tracking Dashboard for Goldfinch initiatives. The platform will give the community a transparent, user-friendly way to monitor all Goldfinch-funded projects—grants, bounties, core team initiatives, or partnerships. Features include milestone tracking, real-time updates, risk detection, and customizable alerts. Total cost: $3,000.

Why This Matters
Tracking Goldfinch projects is currently fragmented across forums, Discord, GitHub, and other channels. This makes it difficult for the community to:

  • Oversee all projects comprehensively

  • Evaluate performance consistently

  • Intervene early if issues arise

The Solution
A Project Progress Tracker tailored to Goldfinch workflows, offering:

  • Milestone Tracking: Key milestones, progress bars, and completion status for each project

  • Real-time Updates: Live tracking of progress and deliverables

  • Automated Alerts: Notifications for overdue tasks, scope changes, or budget deviations

  • Visualizations: Interactive charts and graphs showing timelines, risks, and achievements

  • Risk Detection: Early warning signals for delays, deviations, or misuse of resources

Key Features

  • Project List View: Completion rates, risk scores, last updates, and funding sources

  • Filterable Dashboards: Drill down by project type, risk, or funding category

  • Project Details Pages: Milestones, deliverables, funding history, and linked community discussions

  • Admin Tools: Permissions-based controls, alert configuration, and corrective action tools

Benefits for the Goldfinch Community

  • Transparency: Centralized access to project progress and metrics

  • Accountability: Ensures projects meet milestones and obligations

  • Community Engagement: Allows contributors and stakeholders to monitor and support initiatives

  • Proactive Risk Management: Early detection of stalled or high-risk projects
    Community Engagement: Enables contributors and stakeholders to monitor and support initiatives

Drawbacks and Risks:

  • Upfront cost of $3,000

  • Requires ongoing maintenance to ensure accurate and real-time updates

  • Potential learning curve for contributors unfamiliar with the dashboard

Voting:

  • YES vote: Approve funding and implementation of the Project Progress Tracking Dashboard for Goldfinch.

  • NO vote: Do not approve the project or funding at this time.

This platform provides a unified, transparent view of all Goldfinch projects, boosting accountability, trust, and project success. It can be integrated into Goldfinch’s governance forum or other community portals for easy access.

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