| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes.
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| Roundtable Rotation I:
Measuring Results of Social Justice Philanthropy: Examining Challenges and Promising Practices in Light of a Shifting Context |
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Roundtable Presentation 232 to be held in Suwannee 21 on Thursday, Nov 12, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
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Sponsored by the Non-profit and Foundations Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Gayle Peterson, Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services, gpeterson@headwatersgroup.com
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| Kimberly James, Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services, kjames@headwatersgroup.com
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| Ashley Shaver, Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services, ashaver@headwatersgroup.com
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| Abstract:
Activists involved in the daily struggles of social justice work see and feel the results of their efforts. There is consensus among experts and practitioners that the field of social justice philanthropy lacks a common set of indicators to measure impact and also lacks tools tailored to the needs of activists. However, evaluating incremental gains and long'term successes of this work is essential.
A shift in context to an administration that supports social justice coupled with an economic crisis means that funders may increase their work with vulnerable communities. What are promising practices in evaluating this work and how can we reconcile the diversity of techniques being used? What are the challenges facing funders trying to evaluate social justice grantmaking and what have been their successes? Join Headwaters as we present findings from interviews with 40 social justice funders and engage participants in a learning discussion about evaluating social justice.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
Evaluator's Role: Bridging Social Investor and Nonprofit Needs |
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Roundtable Presentation 232 to be held in Suwannee 21 on Thursday, Nov 12, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
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Sponsored by the Non-profit and Foundations Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Peter Kim, Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services, pkim@headwatersgroup.com
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| Abstract:
Private sector engagement in philanthropy has increased over the years. Successful business entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Jeff Skoll, are actively involved more and more in philanthropic investments. They apply for-profit business practices to yield a social return on investment. Typically, they want to be more engaged in the organizations they fund, and require accountability and results over a short period of time. They often lack social sector experience yet want to impart their business skills on a nonprofit to maximize impact.
Are business-minded investors helping the social sector and effectively bettering lives and the environment? Is their energy and resources leveraged to better social sector services and operations? Evaluators can help address these questions by establishing clear roles and expectations, defining success, and establishing measurement tools. Essential will be a process that enables both the sharing and transfer of knowledge between social investor and nonprofits.
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