Overview
Funders play a crucial role in shaping effective Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices to drive impact and learning. Join this interactive session to learn how to find, select, and collaborate with MEL consultants, using practical tools and strategies for every stage of the consultant relationship: from scoping to sharing learnings.
When
Friday 7 November 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEDT (ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC)
11:30am - 12:30pm ACDT (SA)
11:00am - 12:00pm AEST (QLD)
10:30am - 11:30am ACST (NT)
9:00am - 10:00am AWST (WA)
Audience
This event is suitable for funders. We welcome everyone with an interest in working with MEL consultants, regardless of LEAF Network membership.
Funders interested in LEAF Network membership can submit their EoI here. Philanthropy Australia membership is not required to join the LEAF Network.
Speakers
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Kaitlyn Scannell - Lead Principal Consultant, Clear Horizon
Kaitlyn Scannell is a Lead Principal Consultant in Clear Horizon’s Systems Transformation Unit. Kaitlyn has a strong track record of developing creative and imaginative solutions to measurement and learning challenges, combining her in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience in financial, economic, and social analyses.
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She is a natural systems thinker who enjoys working in complexity and uncertainty and a skilled facilitator adept in bringing diverse groups together to build working relationships and partnerships. Kaitlyn draws on her systems thinking expertise to develop integrated and transformative strategies across a range of sectors, and is highly competent in translating strategy into actionable and operational plans. She is passionate about leveraging her skills and experience to help create a sustainable and just future.
Kaitlyn lives on Whadjuk Noongar country (Perth) with her family. Outside of work, Kaitlyn can be found trail running, practicing yoga and baking vegan desserts.
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Cynthia Scherer - General Manager, Anthony Costa Foundation
Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors in the United States and Australia. She brings knowledge and understanding of direct service delivery, program development and management, evaluation, technical assistance and training, fundraising and grantmaking. Cynthia is currently General Manager of the Anthony Costa Foundation, a family foundation in the Geelong region.
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LEAF Network
The Learning & Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) network is a collaborative national initiative to build the measurement, evaluation and learning (MEL) capability of Australian funder organisations. Philanthropy Australia hosts the LEAF Network.
Become a LEAF Network member.
Explore Philanthropy Australia membership.
