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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change.

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Data Governance: The Key to Strategic Planning

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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. Stay positive, rather than dwelling on past challenges.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders?

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How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail (or be more receptive to social media?)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm defining failure as a social media strategy or program implementation that wasn't perfect or didn't work as well as you expected especially the first few times you did it. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. Tags: change management.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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Free Resource Tips for Stewarding Responsively 3 Ways to Redefine Risk and Build Stronger Relationships with Your Grantees Download Now Last, there is also an interesting dynamic where certain funders say they want risky and dynamic proposals but then when the call is answered, they are either disappointed or become fearful and retreat.

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Do Social Media Nightmares Encourage Adoption? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Evaluates current processes and systems on a regular basis and updates them as needed on an incremental basis. She offers a counter-intuitive tip for moving past it: A counter-intuitive tip for mastering change is to start by wallowing in the feelings of dread it arouses. Tags: change management.

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How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Rating someone based on a short time period instead of the entire evaluation period 8.