Learning from an evaluation framework: Lessons from AEGN’s review

The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) is Australia’s peak membership organisation for environmental and climate philanthropy. They have 200+ members, united by their vision for a future where our climate is stable, and people and nature thrive.

In 2023, AEGN undertook the development of a new measurement, evaluation and learning framework. In this candid discussion, Charmaine will reflect on some of the challenges and complexities involved in the development of AEGN’s MEL framework,  data collection and organisational learning journey, in a way that will support the session participants in thinking through their own evaluation practices.

This event is for funders and grantmakers, especially staff working on MEL (measurement, evaluation and learning). You do not need to be a Philanthropy Australia member to attend this webinar.

Speaker: Charmaine Smith – Head of Operations, AEGN

Charmaine has worked in the for-purpose sector for 12 years in senior operational and executive roles. Most recently, Charmaine was Director Culture and Capability at SANE Australia and the Director of The Dax Centre. Before moving into the for-purpose sector, Charmaine held senior roles at Telstra across marketing and strategy.

Charmaine holds a Bachelor of Business Management and a Bachelor of Marketing from Monash University. Like many Australians, Charmaine is deeply passionate and equally concerned about our environment. She believes in the power of philanthropy to make a significant difference and lead the way in protecting our environment and building a sustainable future