Network+Support+Action+Learning+Cohort

This page is dedicated to coordinating the work of the Network Support Action Learning Cohort. Contents include:
 * Detailed learning trajectory / plan for the cohort's work together
 * Cohort participant list

Learning Trajectory
The following learning trajectory provides a high-level overview of the dates and planned topics for the coming 5 months. Logistical information for each of these sessions can be found on the calendar. We expect that the learning trajectory will shift and improve along the way, building on and responding to the group's insights and interests.

//**I. Understanding Our Networks**//
10-Nov, 11am PST Issue Meeting. Define our 'domain' - the practices that the CoP wants to learn about--, share live cases, and refine our learning trajectory. 17-Nov, 11am PST Issue Meeting. Apply network lifecycle model to a cross section of network investments. 1-Dec, 11am PST Case Meeting: Explore a live participant case.

//**II. Networks, Leadership, and the Role of Foundations**//
15-Dec, 11am PST Issue Meeting. Explore network leadership roles and skills / attributes needed. Leadership Learning Community will join. 9-Feb: How to integrate network weaving into your daily work? A conversation and brainstorm with Beth Kanter. 23-Feb: A discussion with Steve Wadell about "Global Action Networks" 9-Mar: RE-AMP: insights from case study and peer assist

//**IV. Tools for Supporting Networks**// 23-Mar: Hawaii Community Foundation peer assist: How to balance the tension between emergent network impact and the desire for tangible progress?

//V. Bringing it all Together//
5-6 April In-Person Convening. A 2-day convening in San Francisco for core NNF participants (from both the impact assessment and network support cohorts).

Participants

 * Carrie Shoda-Sutherland, Senior Program Officer, Hawai'i Community Foundation
 * Bahia Ramos-Synott, Director of Community Foundations, Knight Foundation
 * Janet Shing, Program Officer for Social Network Support Program, Community Foundation for Monterey County
 * Kathy Reich, Organizational Effectiveness Program Officer, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
 * Marie Sauter, Program Officer, Pacific Northwest Initiative, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
 * Mary Lou Fulton, Communications & Media Program Officer, The California Endowment
 * Sofia Michelakis, Program Director for Partner Development, Social Venture Partners
 * Steve Downs, Assistant VP of Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 * Susie Polnaszek, Program Associate, Organizational and Leadership Development, Community Foundation for Monterey County
 * Adene Sacks, Program Director, Jim Joseph Foundation
 * Beatriz Solis, Director of Healthy Communities Southern California, The California Endowment
 * Chris Van Bergeijk (tent), VP of Programs, Hawai'i Community Foundation
 * Jane Lowe, Team Director and Senior Program Officer,for Vulnerable Populations Portfolio, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 * Kina Mahi, Senior Program Officer, Hawai'i Community Foundation
 * Rick Reed, Senior Advisor, Garfield Foundation
 * Siobhan Canty (tent), Director for Strategic Initiatives, Knight Foundation
 * Stephanie McAuliffe, Director of HR and Organizational Effectiveness, David and Lucile Packard Foundation Director
 * Warren Cook, Maine Network Partners