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Earlier this week @elevated_chi made all 2020 community engagement grants ($250k) 100% flexible so #nonprofits can address #Covid_19 needs, from tech 2 deep cleaning. Less reporting, no deadlines. We r ready to do more & encourage #PhilanthropyPledge2020 2 do this too.@SPARCChub
@Sys_innovation In terms of building capacity for systems thinking and change beyond the hardcore theorists and practitioners, I might find it more compelling to define and set the parameters in collaboration with the person asking. Is ______ an example of systems change? Why / why not ?
@Sys_innovation ...TLDR: the very complexity that necessitates taking the time to understand and diagram systems seems like it makes defining “systems change” and providing concrete examples a needle in motion, and feel unsure abt the fixed-ness of your goalposts.
@elevated_chi@lvalicenti@dotpressllc TY to everyone involved—It was an inspiring day, the sense of momentum toward new development paradigms was palpable! .... The first two headlines we read on our way home were about Sterling Bay TIF and new luxury homes in Woodlawn — a reminder of the hard work ahead.