Choosing a Strategy

Going Deeper

The Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction's poverty reduction framework identifies "critical points of investment" during a child's passage from birth to adulthood where strategic community investment is key.

The Winnipeg Foundation has published resources that provide background to and describe its Centennial Neighbourhood approach.

Vibrant Communities has several useful resources including: Making an Impact: Screening and Selecting Opportunities for Poverty Reduction and Comprehensive Community Initiatives: Building Vibrant Communities.

Grantcraft's 12-page guide to theory of change: "Mapping Change Using a Theory of Change to Guide Planning and Evaluation."

CFC's workshop on "Strategic Community Investments" leads participants through a strategic planning process that is an excellent fit for expanding work in poverty. Contact CF-LINKS to have the workshop tailored for your foundation.