The Learning Philanthropy Framework
Take the Self-Assessment
Understand where learning is today. Decide where to go next.
A structured—and surprisingly fun—way to create a baseline, build alignment, and turn reflection into action.
Self-Assessment
How It Works in a Nutshell
Each of the subcomponents has a maturity spectrum from “not yet engaging” to “thriving.” The self-assessment tool helps your team align on its current state of learning practice, set an aspirational target, and identify actions to bridge the gap.
Explore the Framework
Start by exploring the six dimensions and deciding what matters most to your foundation. Do you want to create a baseline across the entire organization, celebrate areas of strength, or focus on opportunities for growth?
Take the Self-Assessment
Bring your colleagues together to self-assess where you are. Then, work with colleagues to identify what you could change next week, next month, or in the next 6-12 months to become a more effective learning philanthropy.
Check In and Keep Going
Learning isn't a one-time exercise. Revisit your aspirations, celebrate progress, and course-correct along the way.
Build the Field
Learning in philanthropy is still an emerging field. By sharing your experience, you can help strengthen our collective understanding of what it means to become a learning philanthropy—and inspire others on their journey.
Everything You Need To Get Started (And Keep Going)
Whether you're ready to dive in, checking in on progress, or looking for a lighter entry point, we've got you covered.
The Learning Philanthropy Framework
This is your foundation’s learning compass. The Learning Philanthropy Framework gives your team a shared language for learning within your philanthropy.
The 3Cs Playbook: Checking In, Celebrating & Course Correcting
The 3Cs Playbook helps your team pause, take stock of progress, and identify where to course correct as you continue your learning journey towards becoming a learning philanthropy.
The Learning Philanthropy Maturity Cards
The Maturity Cards are the companion tool for the Self-Assessment. You’ll need these with you for that experience. We recommend printing them out to elevate the “card game” feeling of the self-assessment process (trust us, it’s more fun than you think!).
The Facilitator's Playbook
Ready to take the self-assessment? The Facilitator’s Playbook gives you all the guidance and instruction you need to facilitate a self-assessment process with your team or across your entire foundation.
Not Sure Where to Begin?
We're here to help.
Whether you're exploring the Framework for the first time or thinking about bringing it to your team, we're happy to answer questions, share examples, and help you find the right starting point.
