There is a growing recognition across the social sector that community-driven change increases the odds of achieving lasting impact. So how can NGOs and funders begin to lean into this …
This guide explores strategies that grantmakers can use to lay the groundwork for meaningful evaluation by focusing on learning rather than measurement early in the grant application process. Get it …
Organizational learning leads to innovation, better programming and improved organizational performance. It also sets the stage for better evaluation. However, defining a learning culture is not always easy. This self …
Many traditional grant application forms require nonprofits to include evaluation plans as part of their submission. We know that this part of the application is often one of the most …
What’s “philanthro-activism”? Justin Winters, Executive Director and Cofounder of One Earth, told me on my Electric Ladies podcast recently: “We’re in this moment right now where we have a very …
Inhive’s The Networks Playbook is the product of a participatory learning journey regarding key questions, challenges, and opportunities of impact networks, as well as good practices in facilitating and funding networks. …
The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project provides online resources based on clearly articulated values that inform six key practices. It also provides guidance regarding funders’ culture, structures, leadership, and practices. Find out more …
System Change in Philanthropy for Development – A Research Framework for Global Growth Markets is a landmark industry report by the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) at the University of Cambridge …