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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. Like many other activities in participatory philanthropy, this approach considers the process to be as important as the outcomes. It promotes mutuality instead of extraction.

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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes. Deciding Together Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue.

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Connected Citizens Report: The Power, Peril, and Potential of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The report opens with a look at current practices of using networks for citizen-centered social action that are promising for the future. Providing handrails for collective action: Giving enough direction for individuals to take effective and coordinated action. Seeds of the Future: Connected Citizens Today.

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