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Knowledge Management
The Forum and its regional association partners developed a Web-based Knowledge Management (KM) system that consists of a robust Content Management System (CMS), a centralized Knowledgebase, and an integrated Association Management System (AMS).The KM system moves beyond the development of an easily searchable Web site to the creation of a dynamic resource that:
- builds an interactive learning community
- fosters knowledge exchange between “established” and “new” philanthropy
- boosts organizational capacity of system partners
- mobilizes philanthropic knowledge across the country
Our purpose is to share underused resources developed from on-the-ground practitioners, multiply the number of tools at their disposal, and magnify impact in their regions and local communities.
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- KM & Philanthropy
What is knowledge management? Find out the basics about KM and how it relates to philanthropy. - Resource Gathering
Explore how the Forum connects grantmakers nationwide around a centralized learning resource that mobilizes philanthropic knowledge.
Materials
- Knowledge Management Initiative Overview
What is the Forum's Knowledge Management Initiative? Find out how the Forum encourages the generation, collection, and sharing of philanthropic knowledge through a Web-based Knowledge Management (KM) system. - Lyris Manual (PDF, 7 MB)
Lyris ListManager is an Internet application designed to deliver email quickly and efficiently to large numbers of recipients. This manual provides list administrators with detailed instructions on set up and troubleshooting.
Links
- KM CMS RFP (DRAFT)
This Google Doc contains a draft of the KM CMS RFP that will be modified once new requirements have been gathered from KM Partners and interested regional associations. - KM Requirements Top Ten Lists (DRAFT)
This Google Doc offers an online collaborative space for compiling KM Partners' top ten wishes for the next iteration of the KM System. - KM System Requirements Survey (DRAFT)
This Google Doc is being used to draft the KM System Requirements Survey that will be send to all RA staff. - Webinar Recording: Navigating the Forum's Web Site (May 14, 2007)
Learn how to navigate the Forum's new Web site and find key information for regional associations from a recording of the Forum's May 14th webinar. - 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.
