Thursday, March 13, 2014
The John A. Hartford Foundation is seeking feedback on their Change AGEnts Initiative.
When I was first hired at the John A. Hartford Foundation, I gave one of the then-Senior Program Officers a giant cup filled with new red pens. It seemed to me at the time that the program staff spent a lot of time editing (aka “making stronger”) all sorts of documents—evaluations, grant proposals, drafts of annual reports, etc.
At the Hartford Foundation we strive to be thought partners with our grantees and, thus, like to share feedback. We share loads of feedback among our staff. In fact, we have been trained on how to receive feedback: Simply nod, say “Thank you,” reflect on the input, and incorporate what is helpful….