Background

In progressive philanthropy we are noticing several examples of participatory approaches to learning and evidence gathering. Intermediaries and partners are seeing the value of doing different types of Learning & Evaluation (L&E) as a way to inform strategy and funding. 

We are hosting this community of practices, within the EDGE PODs program, as a space to address the growing challenges and opportunities around how philanthropic organizations measure and understand their impact. Through this POD, we aim to foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes shared learning, innovative approaches, and progressive practices in philanthropy related to L&E, topics could include developing participatory and trust-based methodologies, showcasing global examples of progressive L&E practices, and co-creating guidelines to support equitable donor-partner relationships. 

The POD’s main objectives are to:

• Reimagine impact measurement by shifting from rigid metrics to learning-centered, participatory approaches.
• Co-create practical tools that help funders and intermediaries apply more just and effective evaluation methods.

Who could join this POD? 

EDGE members based globally who belong to different types of organizations, and emphasize the value of community-building and collective knowledge-sharing.

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