Network+Impact+Action+Learning+Cohort

This page is dedicated to coordinating the work of the Network Impact 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.

__**Note: All meetings are at 11am PST**__

//**I. Understanding Our Networks**//
9-Nov Issue Meeting. Define our 'domain' - the practices that the CoP wants to learn about--, share live cases, and refine our learning trajectory. 16-Nov Issue Meeting. Explore approaches to thinking about network metrics and evaluation. 30-Nov Case Meeting. A discussion of two cases led by NNF participants / peer assists.

//**II. Engaging 'Crowds'**//
14-Dec Issue Meeting. Beth Kanter will lead a conversation about approaches to crowdsourcing and then we'll consider implications for impact assessment.

//**III. Tools for Network Impact**//
8-Feb: What are the skills needed to assess network impact? 8-Mar: Explore network metrics with iScale (authors of 'Next Generation Network Evaluation' report) 22-Mar: TBD

//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

 * Audrey Jordan, Executive on Loan to Lawrence Community Works, Annie E Casey Foundation
 * Chris Van Bergeijk (tent), VP of Programs, Hawai'i Community Foundation
 * Claire Gibbons, Evaluation and Research Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 * Gale Berkowitz, Director of Evaluation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
 * Kate Wing, Program Officer for Marine Conservation Initiative, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
 * Lori Bartczak, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)
 * Mayur Patel, Director of Strategic Assessment, Knight Foundation
 * Rafael Lopez (tent), Associate Director for Talent Management / Leadership Development, Annie E Casey Foundation
 * Siobhan Canty (tent), Director for Strategic Initiatives, Knight Foundation
 * Tom Kelly, Associate Director for Evaluation, Annie E Casey Foundation