Perspective How Do We Design Meaningful Strategies with Communities? We Listen! The only way to understand what a community really needs is to ask them, listen carefully to what they say, and show up authentically every step of the way. At TCC Group, we name this deep listening, and it guides the relationships we have... Jesus A. Barrios, Marysol Fernandez Harvey May 31, 2023
Perspective Implementing a Localized Evaluation & Learning Framework “You have little power over what’s not yours” – Zimbabwean proverb As evaluators we’re often brought in to assess the success of programs that are implemented in vastly different cultural contexts. So, to ensure that our evaluation is relevant, effective, and useful – how... Lisa Frantzen, Isha Varma May 31, 2023
Perspective Letting Communities Lead: How National Funders Can Advance Equity by Partnering with Local and Regional Foundations National funders have long sought ways to make positive social change happen in local communities. However, for some of these funders, place-based philanthropy encompasses pre-determined strategies, directive relationships with community “partners,” and strict accountability measures allowing little or no space to accommodate the particularities... Steven Lawrence May 31, 2023
Perspective Centering Communities: A Case Study of Partnering in Place from Baltimore and Jackson Place-based work has been an essential cornerstone of investing since philanthropy’s inception; it allows funders to address the unique issues and needs of a specific geographic area or community. It involves directing resources toward community organizations, initiatives, and projects to create positive social impact... Erica Weinberg, Tiffany Smith May 31, 2023
Perspective Re-Evaluating Leadership Development Evaluation The following article was originally published in Stanford Social Innovation Review as part of their “Recognizing Leadership in All Its Forms” series. To read the article in its entirety visit SSIR with your subscription information or download a PDF. The social sector generally considers leadership development a... Jared Raynor, Lisa Frantzen, Hannah Taylor May 3, 2023