This document discusses building an effective data stewardship organization at Stanford University. It outlines key factors for effective stewardship including participation, coordination, and resources. Some challenges are over-dependence on central resources, managing complex metadata ownership, and lack of broad engagement. Solutions proposed include carefully scoping initiatives, rewarding engagement, demonstrating progress through metrics, supplementing with side projects, and upgrading tools. The overall strategies are to start with available technology, embrace opportunities for expansion, and increase engagement.