sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. What was “excellent” and what was “competent” was shifting.

Question 83

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 83

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Learning, we do naturally.

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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. Articles, reports, podcasts, and videos: The Problems With Philanthropy, and What We Can Do to Fix Them.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Non Profit Quarterly

MAY 3, 2022

At the same time, there are growing calls for funders, organizations, and institutions to make decision-making more inclusive and shift power to impacted communities. How can we make more democratic decisions online? They can make engagement easier, more transparent, and more accessible.

Online 98

Online Participatory Proposal Platform 98