KM & Philanthropy
Although you can define it many ways, we view knowledge management (KM) as the process of transforming information and intellectual assets into enduring organizational value. Why is KM important for philanthropy? As our society rapidly evolves into an “instant information age,” grantmakers must process large quantities of information and generate new knowledge to accomplish their missions.A variety of factors explain the growth of KM in philanthropy:
- Rapid growth of foundations and philanthropic assets
- New diversity of philanthropic structures
- Interest in collaborative knowledge-based services
- Increased public scrutiny and the need to do more with less
- Focus on effectiveness and accountability
While technology is a key component of KM, the Forum places a strong emphasis on people and collaborative processes. By deploying cutting edge technologies, we aim to create peer-learning networks that will facilitate more effective grantmaking.
Materials
- Leveraging What You Know: Knowledge Management Strategies for Funders (PDF, 2MB)
How can grantmakers use knowledge management to increase the impact of their work? Explore key issues and lessons learned from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. - Marketing Your Knowledge (PPT)
Turn organizational knowledge into action with models for knowledge sharing, proven strategies, and a six-step framework to market knowledge effectively from Bob Tobin, Williams Group. - Using Your Organization's Technology to Connect (PPT, 979 KB)
How can you tell if you are effectively using your technology resources to connect with members? Explore a knowledge management framework from ASAE that shows you how to use, enhance, and promote your technology resources.
Links
- IssueLab
IssueLab offers services and products to foundations that increase the visibility and distribution of nonprofit research. - Online Technology for Social Change: From Struggle to Strategy
How can grantmakers use online technologies to promote social change? Find out how to overcome a lack of time, money, or know-how from dot.organize - Spending Smarter: Knowledge as a Philanthropic Resource (PDF)
When foundations recognize the value of their knowledge assets, they can unleash more of their potential as agents of social change. Learn more about knowledge foundations and how philanthropy can benefit from KM.
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