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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. I’ve highlighted this story before, but it’s a perfect reminder of the best reason to explore data. Whether CMA has resources to meet those needs.

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

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In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Nonprofits show and share what worked, usually with tidy stories and charts. The information is often shared and received by another funder as an appreciated heads-up.

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Helping Children Heal With Salesforce

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Unifying Constituent Data with the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Pardot. Sustained Success Through Training + Communication. Change management remained an integral facet of the Foundation’s implementation plan throughout the migration to Salesforce from Luminate CRM and Luminate Online. Written by Blake Becker.

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I Signed up for What?! A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness

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Sustainability – what needs to be built in now for long-term success? Financial: this risk could result in a negative financial impact on the organization, such as waste of resources or loss of assets. Think, “What if my organization’s name showed up in a story in the Washington Post about this?”

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Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

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Monday, September 6, 2010 Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations Joey Ashers new 100-page book, 15 Minutes Including Q&A provides a "plan to save the world from lousy presentations," proclaims Asher. You dont want people wondering why youre telling them a story. Tell the story chronologically.

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5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees

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Dont evaluate or criticize ideas when they are first suggested. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Hold at least a few brainstorming sessions each year, as well.

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