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Which type of support from the Oak Foundation involves unrestricted funding to provide flexibility for organizations?
Which type of support from the Oak Foundation involves unrestricted funding to provide flexibility for organizations?
- Project Support
- Assistance via Intermediaries
- Additional Grants
- Core Support (correct)
What is the primary focus of project support offered by the Oak Foundation?
What is the primary focus of project support offered by the Oak Foundation?
- Providing unrestricted funds for general organizational needs.
- Building money into grants for specific objectives agreed upon with the partner. (correct)
- Facilitating regular exchanges between different partner organizations.
- Connecting partners with coaching support through the Kairos Project.
When is the Oak Foundation most likely to provide an additional grant to a partner organization?
When is the Oak Foundation most likely to provide an additional grant to a partner organization?
- When the partner requires specific training that cannot be accessed otherwise.
- When core support is insufficient to cover the organization's needs.
- When the partner is already receiving support from other donors.
- When capacity strengthening activities cannot be included in core or project grants. (correct)
What is the purpose of the Oak Foundation's relationship with the Kairos Project?
What is the purpose of the Oak Foundation's relationship with the Kairos Project?
Which of the following describes how the Oak Foundation supports capacity strengthening via intermediaries?
Which of the following describes how the Oak Foundation supports capacity strengthening via intermediaries?
What is the focus of the training that the Oak Foundation provides to intermediary organizations?
What is the focus of the training that the Oak Foundation provides to intermediary organizations?
What type of support is exemplified by a colleague convening partners to coordinate messaging through regular meetings?
What type of support is exemplified by a colleague convening partners to coordinate messaging through regular meetings?
How does the Oak Foundation support partners in connecting with training courses and resources?
How does the Oak Foundation support partners in connecting with training courses and resources?
What should someone do if they have questions about the Oak Foundation's capacity strengthening support?
What should someone do if they have questions about the Oak Foundation's capacity strengthening support?
Which of the following is NOT a mentioned approach in the text for the Oak Foundation to support its partners?
Which of the following is NOT a mentioned approach in the text for the Oak Foundation to support its partners?
Flashcards
Core Support
Core Support
Unrestricted funding for an organization, providing flexibility in resource allocation.
Project Support
Project Support
Funding allocated to grants for specific objectives, such as strategy development or board strengthening.
Additional Grants
Additional Grants
Additional grants provided when capacity strengthening cannot be included in core or project grants.
Grants to Providers of Support
Grants to Providers of Support
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Funds via Intermediaries
Funds via Intermediaries
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Connecting with Other Donors
Connecting with Other Donors
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Training Intermediaries
Training Intermediaries
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Regular Exchanges
Regular Exchanges
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Connecting with Courses
Connecting with Courses
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Study Notes
- Adriana Craciun, Senior Adviser for Organisational Strengthening and effectiveness, discusses how to support the organization's partners with capacity strengthening.
- These supports are offered by the Oak Foundation.
Core Support
- Core support is unrestricted funding for an organization.
- Allows the organization flexibility in how they use resources.
- Strengthens organizations by enabling them to use resources where and when needed.
- Includes essential assistance to ensure partners can operate safely and effectively.
- Program officers might allow an amount of core support to be dedicated to strengthening a priority area.
Project Support
- Money is built into grants with specific objectives.
- Covers capacity strengthening work agreed upon with the partner.
- Funds can be used to develop a strategy or strengthen the board.
Provision of Additional Grants
- When capacity strengthening cannot be included in core or project grants, an extra grant can be provided.
- Additional grants come from the OD Fund, managed by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, or a program's own pool of small grants.
Grants to Providers of Support
- Partners are connected with expertise already paid for.
- The organization has a relationship with The Kairos Project, a network of coaches worldwide, covering multiple languages.
- Kairos offers coaching support.
- Programs develop relationships with support providers specific to their areas of work.
Funds for Assistance via Intermediaries
- Funds are provided for direct capacity strengthening via intermediaries.
- Many intermediary partners provide support and granting mechanisms.
Connecting Partners with Other Donors and Providers
- Partners are connected with other donors who fund or support capacity strengthening.
Training Intermediaries on Providing Support
- Intermediary partners are given training on how to provide support, in addition to capacity strengthening support for partners.
- With the help of INTRAC, 25 intermediary organizations have been supported.
Regular Exchanges Between Partners
- A less common type of support involves helping regular exchanges between partners.
- A colleague from the Prevent program supported monthly calls for partners coordinating messaging, which the partners eventually managed independently.
Connecting with Training Courses and Resources
- Partners are recommended and funded to participate in training courses and share resources to build skills and knowledge.
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