THEORY OF CHANGE
Long-term Partnerships Contribute to Local Solutions
Natik believes that through direct, long-term local partnerships with organizations focused on improving education, health, and sustainable livelihood, we can significantly contribute to the success of local solutions and sustainable improvements in these key areas.
We are flexible in our approach and are ready to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. This is reflected in our strategic planning.
Our Theory of Change
The well-being of communities is improved when grassroots organizations have the support and resources necessary to implement local solutions
SHORT-TERM
OUTCOMES: PARTNERS
Increased services in Education, Health and Sustainable Livelihoods
Partners share resources and knowledge in their communities
Improved organization to be stronger agents of change
INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES:
PARTNERS + COMMUNITIES
Positive changes generated in their communities
Partners establish formal relationships and act collectively in their communities
Increased organizational sustainability
INPUTS: NATIK
Relationships, alliances, and networks
Non-financial support systems
Flexible funding
OUTPUTS: NATIK +
PARTNERS
Identify opportunities to improve internal operations, programs, and relationships
Funding + non-financial support for local solutions
LONG-TERM IMPACT:
COMMUNITIES
Grassroots organizations work in their communities in ways that are culturally pertinent
Community access to high-quality and lifelong Education, Health and Sustainable Livelihoods
We know that grassroots organizations possess the visionary leadership and ideas about what can work locally to confront the challenges of poverty and marginalization in their communities.
Smaller organizations often lack access to funding sources for general operating costs or the support that allows them to develop their visions and grow stronger.
Often, our partner organizations are learning to establish formal structures that both challenge and respect local culture in ways that make sense to them. They need platforms to voice their successes and lessons learned.
As the general public develops a deeper understanding of community challenges, they are better prepared to collaborate in meaningful ways.
Through collaboration with our partners, Natik creates spaces for reciprocal learning and substantive change.
Solutions are not one-size-fits-all, so our partnerships are personalized to provide the support each organization has prioritized and can take various forms, including but not limited to:
Flexible operational and program grants.
Access to fundraising platforms, training in communications and donor management, and support with grant writing.
Organizational accompaniment in the planning and development of projects, programs, and finances.
Access to volunteers and professional development opportunities.
Strategies to promote knowledge sharing with other community initiatives.
Actions to increase our partners’ agency and voice: within Natik, in their communities, and through global alliances.
Integration of insights from evaluations into partner strategies
For additional information about how we work, please check out Guidestar.
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