Framework : Funder Role Continuum

Our Funder Role Continuum is a developing framework that encourages funders to consider what they want the role and influence of their funding to be.
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Our Funder Role Continuum Framework exploring the different roles funders can hold in place-based work
What is this framework?

A framework on the continuum of roles that funders can play to impact place-based systems change work as well as influence systems at regional and national levels. This was developed with 17 national and regional funders committed to place-based work, convened by Place Matters. There are no value judgements on where funders 'should' be on the continuum and many effective funders will choose to fund at all three levels: organisation, place, and regional and national systems.

How would this framework be used?

The framework is intended to be helpful to both philanthropic funders as well as recipients of funding, to be intentional about the type of support and influence they can provide in place-based and national systems change work.

Emily Sun
Emily has a consulting background, working with organisations in the health, education and social sectors, that are interested in building cultures, leadership and teams where collaboration, learning and innovation can flourish. She specialises in working with organisations that are focused on community centred, multi-stakeholder approaches to enabling places to regenerate and thrive. Previously, she was head of development at Impetus Trust, and UK HR Director for Eli Lilly and Company. She has an MBA from INSEAD.

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