Implicit and explicit dimensions of place-based systems change as complementary axes for funder assessment¶

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Description¶

The organizing framework of the tool distinguishes implicit and explicit dimensions of place-based systems change that funders must consider together. The article states the tool helps funders "assess the extent to which their strategic intent, culture, and capacity can support complementary dimensions of systems change," treating strategy, culture, and capacity as facets of a funder's position that jointly determine whether investments can advance systems change. The framework is used as the reflective structure the tool applies to funder practice.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Assessment must cover strategic intent, culture, and capacity together rather than in isolation

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Funders investing in place-based systems change

Target Learning Objectives¶

• Understanding how implicit and explicit organizational dimensions support systems change

Claims¶

Related Theories¶

• Community developmental phases in place-based systems change

Examples¶

• Funder reflection and action tool for place-based systems change investments
• Funders use structured self-reflection to focus place-based systems change investments

Key Sources¶

• Meg Long, Wanda Casillas, James Liou. (2021). Investments in Implicit and Explicit Dimensions of Place-Based Systems Change: A Tool for Funder Reflection and Action. Mathematica and Equal Measure. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/investments-in-implicit-and-explicit-dimensions-of-place-based-systems-change-a-tool-for-funder