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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. But, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and approaches may not be as objective as they seem.

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Next Generation Evaluation: Embracing Complexity, Connectivity, and Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last spring at the “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations ” meeting convened by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, practitioners from social media, measurement, evaluation, programs, communication, and philanthropy worked on a synthesis of these disciplines to address measurement. Technology!

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How can nonprofits adopt social enterprise strategies to create sustainable revenue streams?

ASU Lodestar Center

have successfully adopted social enterprise strategies to diversify their revenue portfolios and create sustainable revenue streams, such as the YMCA and Goodwill Industries. It is best to take the time to plan and evaluate issues before making a debut in the marketplace. Several organizations across the U.S.

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4 Necessary Culture Shifts To Help You Navigate Change Management

Bloomerang

Adopt a culture that values feedback. Adopt a culture that supports flexibility. Adopt a culture that values training. Many organizations tend to provide a quick overview of how things are supposed to work without a proper system to evaluate their staff’s understanding of the proposed changes. Excellence.

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Prioritizing authentic connections through trust-based philanthropy 

Candid

In our experience, TBP is the logical result of listening to grassroots organizations, rather than a theoretical framework that grantmakers should adopt for purely philosophical reasons. By collaborating on what we measure, we make sure that the information helps all stakeholders and tells the story of both expected and emergent impacts.

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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

sgEngage

This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity. Adopt Agile and Adaptable Strategies: The future of grantmaking equity demands flexibility and adaptability in response to changing social, economic, and political landscapes.

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Data Governance: The Key to Strategic Planning

sgEngage

This is what will enable you to achieve your outcomes and measure your impact. Change Management is Key The adoption of new data governance practices must be prioritized through an effective change management plan if it’s to succeed. Finally, create a roadmap and set clear goals with evaluation criteria for hitting each goal.