Taking a broad perspective on Third Sector Capacity Building Jennifer Clarke
Politics History Standpoints Approaches Activities
Capacity Building Politics Open Societies = wide relevance Social Welfare Society Open Societies Community Development Global Justice/ Solidarity Politics = wide relevance
History 1920 1950 1960 1980 1990 2000 2010s... = experience of change UK: National Council for Voluntary Associations German political foundations invovled Post Eastern Bloc democratization 1920 1950 1960 1980 1990 2000 2010s... US: Council on Foundations & Foundation Center Growth of national bodies = experience of change
Standpoints Fresh thinking The bigger picture Resources Knowledge Experience Understanding But also limitations...
Approaches New actors: Academia Private Sector States Social Enterprises SE States US Foundations FR UK Second-tier organizations NL Individual 3rd sector organizations Circumstances are specific – but scope for more sharing...
Activities Indivs. Instits. Orgs. Flexible learning eg. Open Culture -Virtual internships Promoting transparency and public confidence -eg UK Charity Commission, US GuideStar Importing skills: Citizens’ Movement: retired professionals as volunteer consultants Increasing engagement: Geocko
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