Learning From an Adaptive-Consultative Approach: One Foundation's Experience in Creating Systems Change in Education
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: · This article describes a creative relationship between the Ball Foundation and the Rowland Unified School District. The approach was adopted by the Ball Foundation when they observed that grantees who had a closer relationship with them were more successful than those who had a more traditional relationship with them. · Based on the concept of “adaptive leadership,” the relationship allows for flexibility and a more collaborative approach between the foundation and grantee. · This approach requires both the funder and the grantee to be committed to learning and adapting strategies as needed to respond to both results and changing contexts. · The funder must have skills in facilitation and play a much greater role in implementation than in the typical funder-grantee relationship.
Source: The Foundation Review
Authors: Srikanth Gopalakrishnan, Hallie Preskill
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2064963352