Connect with Colleagues
Members of NCG's Public Policy Committee are available for one-on-one exchanges to discuss their public policy grantmaking. To connect with a committee member, please submit a request through the Contact Us page.

Other Resources for making connections with funders:
• Council on Foundation's Affinity Group Network

• Vanguard Foundation's List of Social Justice Funders

Join a Learning Community

The learning community or learning circle model is one in which all members of a self-defined "community" of five to fifteen people learn from and teach each other. Learning communities are about self-direction and improvement.

Learning communities meet regularly to learn about and discuss issues of importance to them. They learn at their own pace, drawing upon their own experiences and understanding, without a lecturer or expert "running the show." Through the group learning process, a culture of authenticity and openness is created that allows participants to examine their underlying assumptions and beliefs with the intent of advancing common dialogue.

Sessions last about two hours, guided by a facilitator chosen from the group whose role is to keep discussion focused and fair. Typically participants read materials ahead of time to provide them with "raw material" for a grounded and fruitful discussion.

Please contact NCG through the Contact Us page if you are interested in joining a learning community focused on public policy grantmaking.

Technical Assistance Providers and Consultants
• Alliance for Justice

• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services

• Consultants on Tap

From http://www.ncg.org/toolkit/html/diggingdeeper/makingconnect/print_makingconnect.html