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SUMMARY:Making it Happen: Strategy in Action (Springfield)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program has been cancelled. \n  \nFinancial pressures\, public policy changes\, and other unforeseen difficulties can derail an organization. In this workshop\, you will gain an overview of best practices in operationalizing strategic goals. The session also will help you identify common challenges in making and supporting strategic initiatives. And\, before it’s completed\, you’ll receive sample tools for assessing and mobilizing effective work structures throughout your organization. \nProgram Fee: $15 Members of Forefront/$25 Non-Members (Members must log into the Forefront website to obtain their discount. Create a new account here.) \nClick here for our cancellation policy.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/making-it-happen-strategy-in-action-springfield/
CATEGORIES:Central IL,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Expanding the Bench for Culturally-Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Does your foundation value diversity\, inclusion\, and equity? How are those values reflected in your organization’s approach to learning and evaluation? Expanding the Bench (ETB) is based on the belief that learning and evaluation have the power to shape policy\, programs\, and practice and that evaluators from diverse communities increase the likelihood that methods\, analyses\, and interpretation benefit the communities they serve. \n  \nGrantmaker Members of Forefront are invited to join a webinar with Elizabeth Waetzig and Rachele Espiritu\, Co-Directors of ETB and Founding Partners of Change Matrix to learn more about the ETB initiative.  Expect to hear about: \n\nA new pathway for diverse evaluators to gain knowledge and experience in culturally responsive and equitable evaluation\, the Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity Program\nA searchable online database for evaluation funders and partners to connect with a diverse group of seasoned evaluators – the Advancing Culturally-responsive and Equitable (ACE) Evaluation Network\nOur field-building movement to advance the practice of culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and that includes partnerships and ETB funding opportunities.\n\n  \nFind out how Expanding the Bench is increasing diversity\, inclusion\, and equity in evaluation\, and how this initiative can support your organization’s pursuit of equity. \n  \nPlease click here to register. The registration confirmation email will include instructions on how to join the webinar. \n  \nThis webinar is for members of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices and the United Philanthropy Forum: \n\nConnecticut Council on Philanthropy\nCouncil of Michigan Foundations\nForefront\nGrantmakers for Effective Organizations\nMaryland Philanthropy Network\nNorthern California Grantmakers\nPEAK Grantmaking\nPhilanthropy Delaware\nPhilanthropy New York\nPhilanthropy Northwest\nUnited Philanthropy Forum
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/introduction-to-expanding-the-bench-for-culturally-responsive-and-equitable-evaluation-webinar/
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