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#RIsummit on now Evaluating the impact of research - @SquirrelMain

Funders perspective on #evaluation from @SquirrelMain #RIsummit based on 10 years data from Ian Potter Foundation ✅funders: fully fund applicants ✅applicants: ask for what you need (incl eval) ✅projects with evaluation leverage more funding @resimpacademy

Great session by @SquirrelMain at the #RIsummit. Key messages: 1. Include budget for evaluation in project funding applications. 2. Involve stakeholders from the start. 3. Include infographics. @resimpacademy

@resimpacademy Three for our funding, but I imagine 5 would be better...interested if others have thoughts

@SquirrelMain Q from #RIsummit "multi-year" was there a sweet spot in no. of years? Was it 2? 3, 5? for the best projects? re evaluation timing I am guessing!

@RebeccaGelding Evaluation two levels: long-term outcomes AND learning. So what outcomes occurred in the research, but also a look at process. In plain English, what would you improve if you were to repeat? And what’s the efficiency gain (of improvements AND the research itself)

@SquirrelMain Loved your talk at #RISummit! Your passion is inspiring. Just wondering, is "evaluating" research the same as measuring & reporting impact, or is it about attributing a additional value to it? Would an evaluator be involved throughout a project or just at start&end?

We’re going to have to collaborate with our enemies -Jess Dart @ClearHorizonAU #aes19SYD

Standing room only in the first session with Alice Knight, then Jane Turner #aes19SYD

We cleaned one bag this morning on way to school. How many for you today? Show us! @YarraCouncil @MerriCreekGroup @CityofDarebin

@kathyrichardson @IanPotterFdn @jenbo1 Thanks @kathyrichardson (um, creator of CLASSIE, speaking of legends) you're very kind, but it's definitely a team/sector effort!

Squirrel Main = legend of Australian philanthropic evaluation. Great to read about how far @IanPotterFdn has come. Ping @jenbo1

@KSeibertAu @IanPotterFdn Thanks @KSeibert

Philanthropy should encourage sector collaboration, ask grantees to Copy And Share Everything @simonfaivel #sva

Congratulations @IanPotterFdn on your win the 2017 @SIMNA_AU Awards. We've valued your wonderful contribution to right@home #ThinkOutcomes

Good work @IanPotterFdn twitter.com/SIMNA_AU/statu…

And it was a full house for #POTTERQLD Evaluation session with @SquirrelMain

Was great to have such an engaged audience @IanPotterFdn twitter.com/tvaughanEdu/st…

Evaluation is crucial to ensuring an education approach is effective. Squirrel Main @IanPotterFdn @Social_Ventures @E4Ltweets @mattdeeble

Potter team soaking up ideas and inspiration #PAConf2016 @PhilanthropyAus. Photobomb by J Duddles @GreeningAust

The first commandment of modern philanthropy: Know thy impact generositymag.com.au/know-thy-impac… @IanPotterFdn @SquirrelMain

Graeme Wood addressing #aegn conference -@getup had the right idea by not having DGR status #philanthropy