
Sharing the Learning: The Living Room Meeting
One way that Grassroots Grantmakers connects and strengthens funders who are working from a “we begin with residents” perspective is to share innovative practices and
One way that Grassroots Grantmakers connects and strengthens funders who are working from a “we begin with residents” perspective is to share innovative practices and
Grassroots grantmaking often requires funders to shift how think about and approach work with grantees and community groups to shift how they think about their
Principle 1: Support People & Groups in Finding Their Own Way Excerpts from Helping Neighborhood Groups and Leaders Grow Stronger by David M. Scheie Like
Principle 2: Capitalize on “learning moments” Excerpts from Helping Neighborhood Groups and Leaders Grow Stronger by David M. Scheie. There are two parts to this
Principle 3: Build Long-term Relationships for Deeper Capacity Growth Excerpts from Helping Neighborhood Groups and Leaders Grow Stronger by David M. Scheie. An organization rarely
Principle 4: Focus on the Three Related Circles of Organizations, Individuals, and Broader Networks Excerpts from Helping Neighborhood Groups and Leaders Grow Stronger by David
Think Layers, Not Ladders Grassroots grantmaking programs are built on the community-level engagement of residents. A layering strategy means that the work of stimulating and
Central to Grassroots Grantmakers’ theory of change is an assumption about the essential role that ordinary people play in shaping and sustaining healthy communities. It
The best technical assistance providers will have: Hands-on experience: proven skills and expertise at building similar organizations and solving similar problems. Cultural sensitivity: alert to
Look For: An agenda that is defined and governed by community residents. This is an essential ingredient, one that differentiates a grassroots group from a
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