Learning as we Go: Accelerating Change through Ongoing Inquiry

This final installment in Freya's four-part systems change series explores two systemic learning questions, potential indicators of change to look for, and methods we might use to capture signs of change all along our journeys.
by Freya Bradford, Director of Systems Change and Learning This is the last in a four-part series that shares our best learning about using a systems change approach to addres…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/learning-we-go-accelerating-change-through-ongoing-inquiry

Five Insights from Systems Change in Action

Five key insights emerged across the four case studies featured in Stories of Change that point to the practices that have accelerated changemakers’ progress in transforming the systems at the heart of complex community issues. These insights are for anyo…
Some problems persist in our region despite the efforts of strong nonprofit organizations, faith communities, philanthropy, government, and business. For decades, charitable organi…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/five-insights-systems-change-action

Philanthropy is a Leverage Point in the Systems We Seek to Shift

If organized philanthropy aims to make progress on complex, systemic issues, philanthropy itself must transform.
“If you are not aware of how you are part of the problem, you can’t be part of the solution.” – William TorbertPhilanthropy is deeply committed to addressin…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/philanthropy-leverage-point-systems-we-seek-shift

Dear Systems Change Funders

Sakura and Freya shared our approach to catalyzing positive change with other funders at the GEO Learning Conference. Our participation at the conference allowed us to connect with like-minded individuals who are curious about adopting a systems change ap…
We believe in the power of systems change to address complex community challenges.Last week, Freya and Sakura had the privilege of attending the Grantmakers for Effective Organizat…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/dear-systems-change-funders

Connecting, Supporting, and Learning for Change: The Systems Change Community of Practice Celebrates Five Years

As we look back on the five-year milestone of the Systems Change Community of Practice, it's worth celebrating that the CoP has not only fostered a supportive community of changemakers but has also amplified our collective capacity to drive meaningful tra…
A little over five years ago, Rotary Charities made its first Systems Change Accelerator grants with the hope of catalyzing transformational change in our region’s toughest problem…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/CoP-Celebrates-Five-Years