A Framework for the Effective Evaluation of Convenings An articulation of our framework around convenings, including questions and guidance that anyone affected by convenings (e.g., funders, grantees, communities… Briefing Paper
Equity and Evaluation: Models of How Equity Can and Does Impact Evaluation The philanthropic and nonprofit fields, and organizations and individuals serving those fields, have shown an increasing focus on equity over… Report
Strengthening Your CSR Impact Story with a Program Outcomes Framework Companies are facing increasing pressure to report on the impact and results of their various corporate citizenship programs, not only… Presentation
(Re)thinking Funder Networks and Collaboratives The field of philanthropy encompasses tens of thousands of funding institutions as well as several hundred philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) and… Article
Thinking Strategically About Networks for Change Created in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation, this guide helps program officers determine whether—and how—to establish or enhance a network… Report
Unprecedented: The First Year of a New Presidency Moves Philanthropy to Action This report documents how philanthropy has demonstrated flexibility, nimbleness, and a willingness to collaborate in the first year of the… Briefing Paper
Partner-Centered Evaluation Capacity Building: Findings from a Corporate Social Impact Initiative Funders can play a proactive role in helping to fill the gap between funders’ expectations and nonprofits’ ability to evaluate… Article
Strategic Planning—Is Your Board Ready? When considering whether to embark on a strategic planning project, there are a number of questions for an organization to… Presentation
The Missing Link for Maximizing Impact: Foundations Assessing Their Capacity A rapidly changing, global socio-political environment requires foundations to be nimble in maximizing opportunities to advance their agendas. At the… Article