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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Technology as Partner (not Product) in Knowledge Work

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In my more than 25 years doing knowledge work, I have often experienced technology platforms through a love/frustration lens. Where to Start First, I need to confirm that I am going beyond basic tracking and reporting and shifting to knowledge work. There are so many names and titles today that relate to knowledge work.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. It’s okay to not be knowledgeable about what we do, as that can be learned. Will they attend the meetings? Will they make phone calls?

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Leading with Innovation: Becoming a Chief Future Officer

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It can also help to document the current process flows, and then identify gaps and inefficiencies, and use that knowledge to come up with solutions. And consistently evaluate progress and adapt your strategy to ensure alignment with both your short-term objectives and long-term aspirations.

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Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics

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Measurable training metrics may include completion rates, engagement rates, course evaluations, and assessment scores. These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis. Having measurable metrics is crucial to pinpoint what is and isn’t working in training development programs.