1. Taking a broad perspective
on Third Sector Capacity Building
Jennifer Clarke

2. Politics
History
Standpoints
Approaches
Activities

3. Capacity Building Politics Open Societies = wide relevance
Social Welfare Society
Open Societies
Community Development
Global Justice/
Solidarity
Politics
= wide relevance

4. 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

5. Standpoints Fresh thinking The bigger picture Resources Knowledge
Experience
Understanding
But also limitations...

6. 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...

7. 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

8. Thank you