Cohort learning programs

better learning happens together  

Explore ELEVATE’s 2027–28 cohorts and learn more about the funding structure and next steps.

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UNTIL OCTOBER 27, 2026

Place-based evaluation and learning can be difficult to navigate alone.

Funders who lead or manage this work have told us they want more consistent access to peers doing similar work. They also want practical support to strengthen how place-based evaluation and learning (PBEL) shows up in their organizations and day-to-day work.

Our 2025 pilot reinforced both needs:

100%

said they could see ELEVATE as a place to turn for PBEL thought partnership.

100%

said participating in a PBEL community should help them make tangible progress in their work..

PBEL Practice Cohort

PBEL Blueprint Cohort

People who are positioned to shape how their foundation approaches place-based evaluation and learning (PBEL).


People who manage or support place-based evaluation and learning (PBEL) projects, initiatives, partnerships, or other PBEL work.

Clarify and strengthen how your organization approaches PBEL.

Build your PBEL knowledge and strengthen how you apply it in practice.


A customized PBEL Blueprint and greater clarity about how PBEL shows up across your organization.

Stronger PBEL practice and a strengthened piece of work you can carry forward.

Want a closer look at what engagement involves?

ELEVATE’s cohort programs bring funders together over time to strengthen how place-based evaluation and learning (PBEL) shows up in their work.

Within that shared goal, ELEVATE offers two pathways: Blueprint focuses on shaping an organization’s overall approach to PBEL, while Practice focuses on strengthening how PBEL is applied within real work.

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