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The RSA Fellowship Council: what is it for, and what should it seek to achieve in the next 2 years?
What do candidates think of the progress made by the RSA Fellowship Council in its 3 years since inception? There is no doubt that communications between staff and Fellows have improved since the Fellowship Council has been established, and that the potential for collaboration is far greater than it was in 2009. The successes have been outlined in detail by FC chair, Bob Porrer. However, the apparent reluctance among many Fellows to engage with the current elections implies that there are plenty who see the FC as irrelevant: little more than a talking shop or "layer of fudge". So, it would be great to know from the candidates here: what role do you see the Fellowship Council playing over the next two years?
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Permalink Reply by Pam Warhurst on -
Catalyst fund has been great at helping fellows demonstrate propositions, invest in the power of small actions. We need to up the anti on this, but also be clear about what has really had an impact and what hasn't.We need to headline some of the key messages in order to inspire others to roll up their sleeves.I have no doubt many members have gone to the trouble to join because they care and believe they have something to give back to invest in a different kinder world.Regionally we should showcase a lot better the great work that's going on.Perhaps all chairs should set up panels of fellows prepared to offer help across skills to communities. Looking at the big issues. Not just a passive skills bank but a proactive skills investment programme.Maybe we could offer our support to schools, community groups, social entrepreneurs to help. Them believe in themselves and achieve results. Maybe we could support a junior RSA programme.To do that we need to work out what's needed to do this. Should we partner someone like Locality on a specific community programme? Who else out there is thinking radically but is not too precious to join forces.The council should be driving the vision and taking hold of some of the key issues and looking for a plan to start engaging further with fellows. Understanding what it is to be a fellow out in the region and empowering the fellows to do what we do best - delivering a social impact, locally.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Coles on -
Many thanks for your post Pam. I'm certainly keep to see the Catalyst fund flourish, have greater impact and do better at measuring and communicating that impact. I'm also in agreement about better regional showcasing of what the RSA and Fellows are doing. The 'junior RSA programme' idea is one that I know I'm now going to be turning over in my mind for some time to come - great idea.
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Review of RSA Fellowship nings, social networks
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The aim will be to improve connectivity for Fellows, improve communication and reduce fragmentation.
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