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My Notes from Next Generation Evaluation Meeting

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Systems are non-linear, complex, and dynamic. But on the other hand, traditional evaluation models are: Focused on model testing. Based on a logic model. Refine a model or make definitive judgment. Brennan shared some of the core techniques of developmental evaluation which included: 1. Follow a fixed plan.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

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For example, humanitarian organisations like Oxfam are delivering disaster relief to people whose homes have been destroyed by severe weather, innovating drought-resistant agricultural crops, and training farmers in new techniques to improve the resilience of local and global supply chains. Protect the Worst-Affected Communities.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

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I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. The process for the one and half day lab used techniques that fall into these categories: Looking and Observing: Unpacking the Context for 21 st Century Advocacy.

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Integrating A Network Mindset Into Your Daily Work

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Identify Specific Network Weaving Techniques To Integrate. June Holley, an expert in networks and facilitating a community of practice of network weavers , defines some of these techniques below. Model Network Weaving: Network weaving encourages rhizomatic behavior – so what better way then to model the techniques for others.

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grist.org: Measuring Along the Ladder of Engagement

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Says Giller, “Our theory of change is engaging users around content that shows how being green can reshape our world can empower personal behavior change and ultimately impact society at large. .&# They have inspired a whole new generation of environmentalists who don’t take themselves so seriously while creating on the ground change.

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ROI (Results on Insights): Nonprofit Examples of How Listening Returns Value

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That happens when leaders model and encourage it. People Helping People volunteer Cynthia has just started to use listening techniques as a way to convince others in the organization of its value. For listening to become an organization wide activity and more impact, it needs to be part of the organization's culture.

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Interview with Temra Costa, Author of Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat

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She is also co-host of the radio show, The Queens of Green on Green 960 , which you can also be downloaded as a podcast. Otherwise, there are co-ownership models that are interesting today where you can have people from the city that are buying into your farm, and then they have part ownership. Back to the models.