Assumptions Underlying Theory of Change by Pam Larson Nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp and other details for telling the story of FAC program en-us 2021-04-01 17:36:58 UTC 2021-04-29 18:26:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Assumption: MACP relies on the capacity of grantee partners to take an intermediary role, and if the grantee is new to the intermediary role, then MACP’s role is to help them explore and build this capacity. RH nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376217495 2021-04-01 17:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376217495 Assumption: Core communities are not strictly about “geography” but may include dimensions of “communities of cultural practice” associated with cultural appeal and/or a culturally anchoring space. (PLN) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376241801 2021-04-01 17:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376241801 Assumption: Intergenerational transfer of folk arts and culture practice at the community level deepens knowledge and builds a new generation of folk artists - "generation" is not age-centered but is related to practice (RH) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376701246 2021-04-01 20:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376701246 Assumption: Intergenerational Transmission (the whole “wheel”) happens at the portfolio level (not the grant/project level) and there is the opportunity for any one grantee to see themselves as a part of a whole. (RH) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376701596 2021-04-01 20:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376701596 Assumption: Scandinavian American Folk Arts and Cultures are open and inviting of ‘non-Scandinavians’ learning with less of a threat of cultural appropriation. (RH) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376702196 2021-04-01 20:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376702196 Assumptions Prompt nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376708295 Help to Tell the Folk Arts & Cultures Program "Story" - factors that underlie our theory, and include explanation of underpinnings of how/why we believe change will happen; principles or values embedded in the FAC work; contextual considerations that influence our ability to arrive at impact; etc.  We don't need to be exhaustive or overly detailed - what are the high points that others will need to know in order to understand what went into MACP thinking about how change happens?]]> 2021-04-01 20:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376708295 Assumption: It is important to support communities in efforts to connect members through artistic and cultural practices. (PLN) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376753576 2021-04-01 20:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1376753576 Intermediate Outcomes: Culturally Artistic Community nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414022961 Dynamic interaction among people at different stages of Comp & Comm...

People come together around practices and experiences rooted in tradition.....]]> 2021-04-13 21:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414022961 Longterm Outcomes Culturally Artistic Core Community nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414028240 Credible, knowledgeable ... leaders are...working cross-sector to partner and champion

A community org or venue exists....

An ongoing, diverse, and well-developed array of revenues......]]> 2021-04-13 21:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414028240 Assumption: Curiosity must be fostered for individual community members and is part of cultural appeal that is generated through introductory/participatory/exploratory activities. (RH) nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414047360 2021-04-13 21:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1414047360 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417378975 Assumption: More funds will lead to more intergenerational transmission and cultural knowledge, i.e. money will lead to sustained and sustainable growth in folk arts and cultures. (NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417378975 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417387926 Assumption: Investing in an anchor site will lead to more FAC activity not only in that locale and the community where it is located, but also in other places.(NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417387926 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417403023 Assumption: Scandinavian American folk arts and cultures are inherently important and central to people of the Upper Midwest and will continue to be so in future. (NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417403023 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417413421 Assumption: Intergenerational transmission of folk arts and cultures is both reflective of long-standing practices and knowledge, and also influenced by present-day people, identities, and issues. FAC is not about preservation, but tradition plus adaptation and interpretation.(NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417413421 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417427484 Assumption: Folk arts and cultures activity is not "owned" by individual practitioners; it finds its expression in the active exchange between people, and belongs to the larger community. It exists not in the having but the passing. (NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417427484 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417449057 Assumption: Interest and motive exists in sectors beyond arts and culture to engage and invest in Scandinavian American folk arts and cultures in the Upper Midwest. (NC)]]> 2021-04-14 16:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1417449057 Assumption; Collective Leadership jsmart66 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420720650 Within particular communities, the interaction of multiple people in cross-sector roles that share interest in Folk arts and cultural practice contributes to sustaining practice.]]> 2021-04-15 12:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420720650 Assumption: jsmart66 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420733792 A particular community that demonstrates an active set of FAC activities over time likely influences other communities to create more opportunities for FAC practice. ]]> 2021-04-15 12:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420733792 Logic Model Longterm Outcomes jsmart66 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420764232 These outcomes are assumption statements and could be a primary driver for underlying assumptions...]]> 2021-04-15 12:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1420764232 Assumption/Question Role of Dollars nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421350278 Does investment really sustain or make dependent? (often a side gig, reflecting on intergenerational, what is value to community when artists are supported?) (JB)]]> 2021-04-15 14:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421350278 Assumption nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421364503 TAKE A LOOK AT THIS Arts/FAC are undervalued in our culture, what is the value to the public to sustain livelihoods and what is the value for community as a result of the artistic practice? (JB)]]> 2021-04-15 14:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421364503 Assumption nippolt https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421405614 The value of artistic expression in society can benefit all community members...inherent in MACP's mission statement]]> 2021-04-15 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1421405614 Agenda for 4/29: jsmart66 https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1464358047 Have we captured assumptions at the right level with respect to work in both regions? 

Which draft assumptions can we eliminate? 

Confirm how assumptions fit with Strategic Outcomes for Promising and Sustaining Communities (group assumptions under this framework).

Review Grantee Feedback Worksheet to confirm if we've captured the desired follow up and implications for further strategy refinement. ]]> 2021-04-27 13:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nippolt/ntnlbtjvb79nlykp/wish/1464358047