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Foundations in Switzerland now have a powerful new tool for achieving impact at scale. Hosted by Cartier for Nature in Geneva yesterday, FOS's Nick Salafsky and Ilke Tilders presented a framework that provides a structured approach to assessing the scalability of conservation initiatives. By applying this framework, donors can make more informed decisions about where to allocate their resources and how to support grantees in achieving lasting change. Joining remotely, Dane Klinger from Conservation International shared how the Climate Smart Shrimp project has used the framework to create a solid scaling strategy. Thank you Julien Semelin for making this happen and hosting the event! The Taking Conservation to Scale framework describes five main scaling approaches and provides a decision tree to help choose which approach(es) to use in each situation. It gives guidance and tools for mapping out how the system works, clarifying the desired change, and understanding what it would take to make it happen. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dNg-FZXs #ImpactAtScale #ScalingConservation #ScalingChallenge With: SwissFoundations, Cartier Philanthropy, Fondation Salvia, Audemars Piguet Foundations, Fondation Audemars-Watkins (FAW), Fondation Leenaards, fondation philanthropique famille sandoz, Fondation Franklinia, Fondation Segré, Fondation Hans Wilsdorf, Oak Foundation, Didier and Martine Primat Foundation, Partners for a New Economy, UBS Optimus Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, MSC Foundation, Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung, Mercator Foundation Switzerland, Seedling Foundation, Sight and Life

Today, FOS's Nick Salafsky and Ilke Tilders shared the new framework for taking conservation to scale with IUCN in Gland, Switzerland. The framework provides guidance and tools to understand the system you are operating in, define the change that needs to happen, choose which of five main scaling approaches to use, and check the feasibility of your plan. Collaboratively developed and tested with six real-world conservation programs, the framework helps you find the pathways to bring your work to scale. Read more: fosonline.org/scaling #ImpactAtScale #ScalingConservation #ScalingChallenge

?? FOS is hiring: We are looking for a Business Development Specialist We are currently accepting applications for a Business Development Specialist / Program Officer role. This position will play a critical role in expanding FOS’s reach and conservation impact. This individual will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients and partners, and securing new projects / funding to support our mission. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development, preferably within the non-profit sector. In addition, this staff member will support and eventually lead technical work in managing multiple projects, producing high-quality deliverables, and contributing to FOS operations. For more details and to apply, please visit - https://lnkd.in/ex9hSVtk #hiring #businessdevelopment

What are some of your favorite facilitation tools to address uncertainty when you're using the #ConservationStandards with a team?

If you are attending #NACCB2024 this week, come say hello at Booth 11 in the Atrium of the Nest building and learn more about the #ConservationStandards, Conservation Measures Partnership, and Miradi Conservation Software. The booth will be around starting today until Thursday, June 27th. Society for Conservation Biology North America #AdaptiveManagement

FOS at #NACCB2024 : Join Adrienne Marvin (she/her) on Thursday, June 27th to learn more about using the #ConservationStandards in program design through an interesting case study from a funder's perspective. This talk is a part of the larger session on Going Beyond Wildlife Conservation at Michael Kingsmill Forum from 14:00 to 16:00. https://lnkd.in/gPYpEjhd #AdaptiveManagement Society for Conservation Biology North America

Are you going to #NACCB2024 and curious to learn more about the #ConservationStandards? Register for the short course "Learn to Assess your Conservation Effectiveness: An Introduction to the Conservation Standards" organized by FOS. Pre-registration is required for this course, so sign up today! Last day to register is June 22nd. Let us know if we are going to see you there! https://lnkd.in/dqysp979 #AdaptiveManagement Society for Conservation Biology North America

To get from a small pilot idea to impact at scale in conservation, what needs to happen? Our poster at the #ECCB2024 conference presents the FOS Scaling Challenge, taking you through the elements of scaling step by step. Last poster session tomorrow 11–12. Join us in the Zoology Museum! #ImpactAtScale #ScalingConservation #ScalingChallenge

Are you at #ECCB2024? Come visit the Conservation Measures Partnerships booth in the exhibition hall to learn more about CMP, the #ConservationStandards and #AdaptiveManagement in conservation! Booth open all week long. https://eccb2024.eu/ Society for Conservation Biology