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Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds This guide is primarily for grantmakers, but contains information relevant to grantees. In its last section, "Defining and Measuring Success," the publication highlights general questions regarding advocacy evaluation. The publication defines process, outcome, and impact evaluations of advocacy, and provides examples to illustrate each type. Author: GrantCraft Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Jun 1, 2005 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Funder Collaboratives: Why and How Funders Work Together When it comes to funder collaboratives, is the whole truly greater than the sum of its parts? Can foundations make a bigger impact with grant dollars by working together than by going it alone? Yes, grantmakers say, as long as members define their goals, set clear operational guidelines, and work from the start to make the collaborative function well for grantees. In this guide, contributors share strategies for structuring a collaborative to fit its purpose, building strong relationships and resolving conflicts, and figuring out if the collaborative you're in is working. Author: Grantcraft Type: Research & Reports Date: Jan 1, 2010 Be the first to review this resource! Download (306.83 KB) -
Grantcraft: Evaluation Technique Series To help grantmakers understand some newer evaluative approaches and weigh their advantages, GrantCraft has developing a collection of briefing notes. Each note explains the basics of one technique and answers some common questions about its use. A mini-case, based on one grantmaker’s experiences, is featured in each guide. Additional literature about the topic is also provided.
Participatory Action Research - Involving "All The Players" in Evaluation and Change
Author: Grantcraft Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Jan 1, 2011 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2015 Philanthropy and the Social Sector 2015 is an annual industry forecast about the social economy -- private resources used for public benefit. Each year, the Blueprint provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends, and directs your attention to horizons where you can expect some breakthroughs in the coming year. This year I'm excited to broaden my horizons to include insights from 14 countries other than the United States. This is possible due to a new working relationship with betterplace lab in Berlin.Â
Author: Lucy Bernholz Type: Research & Reports Date: Dec 1, 2014 Be the first to review this resource! Download (2.36 MB)