Imagine…
a gathering space built entirely to support philanthropy professionals doing “knowledge work”
A space that is:
- as creative as a design studio – where innovation abounds
- as purposeful as a community of practice – where professionals meet across titles and roles
- as emergent as a think tank – where ideas bubble up and spread throughout the sector
Share Your Practice
Knowledge field building is dependent upon colleagues sharing their practice as a key resource!
Please complete this form to share your practice. Some examples are research process and findings, guides, case examples, promising practices, frameworks, and more.
See all KPE share practice posts by theme (Coming soon…)
Strengthen Knowledge Practice
Knowledge work can sometimes seem amorphous, difficult to define, or challenging to sustain.
There have been exciting research and development efforts over the past few years that are making it easier to develop knowledge practice in the sector.
Tap into the following tools, training, and research to continue to develop and advocate for knowledge practice.
Participate in Knowledge Practice Exchange
The Knowledge Practice Exchange website and linked resources are a service to the sector. Participation in community sessions and resource posting are intended for:
- Colleagues working in foundations or other grantmaking organizations and projects
- Professionals who work for philanthropy membership organizations
- Individuals who facilitate funder collaboratives, peer networks, or learning communities
Partner in Knowledge Field Building
Field Building benefits from many types of engagement. Below are some possibilities.
- Sustain KPE functions
- Share your individual talents
- Serve as an advisory field guide
- Become a supporting organization
View more about possibilities for partnering with KPE.
Contact Angela to discuss additional ways to partner with KPE.
To see what your peers have been up to, visit the KPE Gratitude Wall.
Share Your Ideas
The Knowledge Practice Exchange is a collaborative effort. We need your ideas and participation to meet our mission. Feel free to contact us to inquire about ways to participate, support, and sustain KPE. You can also share more about you (for our statistics) and your ideas for future activities.
The Knowledge Practice Exchange is a collaborative project facilitated by Knowledge Designs to Change LLC,
a knowledge strategy and research partner in the philanthropic sector.
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