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Field Note: New Resources on Participatory Philanthropy

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Porticus, a large Netherlands-based foundation, has been on a journey to explore participatory approaches in their work for a few years now. I've had a chance to peek at their internal decks, and the work has indeed been extensive, touching every aspect of the organization. Their new report found several "concrete examples of evidence" supporting the effectiveness of participatory approaches.
The Porticus report comes aside a number of other reflections on participatory grantmaking processes, including the Global Fund for Children’s Trust In Action report, and a Fund For Shared Insight’s blog on tensions in their PGM process. They’re a few more resources to add to the more than 175 already out there.

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