sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and approaches may not be as objective as they seem. All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted. Where does the learning go?

Participatory 90

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 90

Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

This week marks five years since the book The Participatory Museum was first released. I thought the pinnacle of participatory practice was an exhibit that could inspire collective visitor action without facilitation. Since 2010 I have seen, again and again and again, how valuable human facilitation is to the participatory process.

Participatory 20

Participatory Museum Empowerment Facilitation 20

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2016

Most participatory projects were short-term, siloed innovations, not institutional transformations. And in several cases, the projects constituted "empowerment lite" for participants rather than true collaboration, co-creation, or transformation. It upped the stakes on change--something a funder could not provide alone.

Museum 20

Museum Participatory Resource Place 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Our track was one of three tracks for participants to dive deep into a topic and learn from peers through dialogue. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. As someone who has been in the nonprofit field 35 years, I can sum up my experience as: ”Remember, it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

Reflection 124

Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

Museum 2.0

APRIL 29, 2015

We invited community members in, to be active contributors, collaborators, and co-creators in our museum space. We have partnered with the county-wide community assessment project to learn more about the demographics, interests, and needs of local residents. Let’s start with empowerment.

Build 20

Build Community Museum Artist 20

Museum 2.0

JUNE 11, 2014

We choose themes and venues in collaboration with a community partner. Check it out if you’re curious about choosing a strong theme, working with a collaborator, designing a portable structure, or tips for implementation. What does this look like? People are invited to bring something on topic to share.

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Museum Grant Lesson History 49