This section of the guide includes resources for internal engagement, with tools and references for boards and staff.
Vision & Mission Alignment
This tool assists funders and foundations in understanding if and how Whole Family work might fit with thier vision and mission.
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Does Whole Family Fit Your Foundation?
Three board/staff exercises to help identify if and how incorporating and investing in Whole Family strategies will further your foundation’s vision and mission.
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Strategic Planning for Whole Family
Questions and considerations that can expand your thinking and analysis for strategic planning, and ultimately improve your outcomes.
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Incorporating Whole Family into Strategy
A range of strategies—pilots, programs, intermediary role, policy – and mechanisms for investing—are included here.
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Job Descriptions & Roles
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Working with Focus Groups
Protocols, questions, and results for parent focus groups on Whole Family strategies and principals.
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Communicating with Donors
A conversation among funders about their experiences talking with donors about Whole Family work.
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Developing Cross-Sector Partnerships
A set of resources offering how to develop partnerships from a range of sectors and thought leaders.
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Sample RFPs, Contracts, Agreements
This section offers examples that can be adapted by foundations focused on Whole Family approaches and programs.
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Metrics for Evaluating Impact
A set of resources offering sample metrics and approaches to evaluating Whole Family work.
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Assessment & Evaluation Tools
A set of resources and tools providing guidance on how to identify family outcomes; build partnerships to collect data; and package results of Whole Family approaches.
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