Phil Eval Network Share & Learn: SmartyGrants and the Dandenong Council's Iterative Evaluation
When
Tuesday 29 October 2024
10am - 11:00am AEDT (ACT, NSW, VIC)
09:30am - 10:30am ACDT (SA)
09:00am - 10:00am AEST (QLD)
08:30am - 09:30am ACST (NT)
07:00am - 08:00am AWST (WA)
Online event
Details will be provided after the registration is submitted
Session overview
The grants team at the City of Greater Dandenong have collaborated with SmartyGrants – an enterprise of Our Community – to share their mid-program evaluation results.
Across 20 local organisations a range of community activities and community outcomes are being achieved or on track with some great learnings along the way.
Monique O'Keeffe from the Council and Jen Riley from SmartyGrants will talk about the iterative approach they are using to focus on how to make the most of learning from this evaluation.
Audience
Both funding/ grantmaking bodies and not for profit (NFP) partner organisations are welcome.
You do not need Philanthropy Evaluation Network membership or Philanthropy Australia membership to join.
If you want to find out more about the work in this area, please reach out to PhilEval@philanthropy.org.au.
Presenters
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Jen Riley - Chief Impact Officer, SmartyGrants at Our Community
Jen joined Our Community as Chief Impact Officer in January 2022. She brings to the role 20+ years working in the social sector for both government and not-for-profits and is skilled in strategic planning, program and product design and management, outcomes measurement, and evaluation.
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Jen is currently focused on the roll out of the Outcomes Engine within SmartyGrants and helping clients to collect and report on their outcome data across grant portfolios. Jen's passion is technology and outcomes and helping organisations understand and improve their impact.
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Monique O'Keeffe - Community Development and Funding Project Lead, City of Greater Dandenong
Monique has 15 years of experience working in the social sector for local government and non-profit organisations focussing on community development, grants management and urban planning. Monique is currently part of the Community Development Funding Team at Greater Dandenong City Council which is home to Australia’s most diverse community, leading the outcomes framework and reporting review in Council.
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Monique is passionate about social impact and working collaboratively with community to bring projects to life. Monique also has a Bachelors Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, a Masters Degree in International Development and a Certificate in Training and Assessment. |
Facilitator
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Dr Liz Branigan - Philanthropy Evaluation Network Manager, Philanthropy Australia
Liz leads the Philanthropy Evaluation (Phil Eval) Network – a national initiative to build the measurement, evaluation and learning capacity of funders and philanthropic organizations. In this role she designs and delivers professional learning programs, resources, and events that empower funders to evaluate their impact, partner investments, sustainability, and alignment with their strategy, mission and values.
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Liz is an award-winning educator, with 20+ years of leadership expertise in the higher education, VET and for-purpose sectors. She is a skilled facilitator and curriculum expert, specialising in adult education and capability development. She holds a PhD in the social sciences, post-graduate qualifications in education, and received a Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy as global recognition of her leadership and impact in professional learning. She is a passionate and experienced Board Director, including being on the team that established The Luke Batty Foundation.
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