networks 101 presentation
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The Funder’s Role in
Networks
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Why do networks matter for
YOU?
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A collection of people
What is a social network?
connected by relationships
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network
― adjective: connected, transparent, decentralized
― verb: to connect, to spread, to organize into a network
― noun: a structural form for organizing
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Networks come in many different forms
networks inside organizations
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networks cultivated by a single organization
Networks come in many different forms
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Networks come in many different forms
coalitions and alliances
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Networks come in many different forms
multi-hub networks
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Networks come in many different forms
networks of networksSource of network image: orgnet
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What makes networks powerful?
self-organizationSource of network image: orgnet
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What makes networks powerful?
rapid growth
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What are networks good for?
—Weaving communities
—Accessing perspectives
—Sharing and building knowledge
—Mobilizing people
—Coordinating resources and action
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What are networks good for?
weaving and engaging communities
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accessing many and new perspectives
What are networks good for?
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sharing and building knowledge
What are networks good for?
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mobilizing people and building movements
What are networks good for?
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coordinating resources and action
What are networks good for?
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Questions we’d like to discuss with you:
• How can a foundation catalyze and foster networks?
• How can a foundation support networks?
• How can a foundation become networked? What does it mean to lead with a network mindset?
• How can grantmakers use social network mapping?
• What constitutes a healthy network?
• How do you assess network impact?
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How can you learn more?Join Network of Network Funders group on WiserEarth
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How can you learn more?
• Join WiserEarth group: www.wiserearth.org• Download Network Funders resources on GEO
Conference site & WiserEarth –diagnostic tool and topic briefs
• Stay tuned for:– Interim report on learning from Network of Network
Funders– Funders’ Guide to Networks (GEO pub, 2011)
• Leave your business card
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THANK YOU!Diana Scearce ([email protected])
Barbara Kibbe ([email protected])
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