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Community
shared learning
Take a moment to reflect on your role as a funder of
It may be driven by your commitment to a place, the people who live there, and the chance to be part of something larger. A collective effort that elevates what any of us could accomplish on our own.
Yet, sometimes this work can feel… isolating. Even within community-minded organizations, your responsibilities may leave you with little time or space to exchange ideas and reflect with peers who understand the realities you navigate every day.
place-based learning and evaluation.
That’s exactly why we created ELEVATE.
Cohort learning programs
Take part in our most immersive learning experiences, designed for those ready to dive in, learn alongside peers, and apply ideas in practice within a small group. Applications open in September 2026!
Events and convenings
Our virtual and in-person events bring together funders of place-based learning and evaluation for authentic conversations you won’t find at typical workshops or PD sessions.
ELEVATE Commons
ELEVATE Commons offers a wealth of existing tools, articles, case studies, research, and field insights via one easy-to-use online hub.
Step into the
elevate community
Why you’ll love it here
Our community for funders of place-based learning and evaluation turns ideas into actionable learning approaches for your organization, your place, and your work itself.
It’s a welcoming, supportive environment where you can bring questions, swap notes with others facing similar challenges, and stay connected over time, so you’re never starting from scratch when the next hurdle pops up.
By joining the ELEVATE community of practice, you can...
Expand your perspective while supporting the communities you care about and contributing to a shared learning ecosystem that benefits other place-based funders of learning and evaluation.
make shared progress
Engage with other funders of place-based learning and evaluation who understand the nuances of your work, building relationships that extend beyond a single workshop or networking event.
Connect with peers
Work smarter
Leverage shared resources and streamlined collaboration so you spend less time hunting for answers and more time learning from your peers and applying collective insights.
By joining the ELEVATE community of practice, you can...
Expand your perspective while supporting the communities you care about and contributing to a shared learning ecosystem that benefits other place-based funders of learning and evaluation.
make shared progress
Engage with other funders of place-based learning and evaluation who understand the nuances of your work, building relationships that extend beyond a single workshop or networking event.
Connect with peers
Work smarter
Leverage shared resources and streamlined collaboration so you spend less time hunting for answers and more time learning from your peers and applying collective insights.
