Gabriela Gonzalez

Reflection: mind mapping

Challenge

I am a member of a collective called “Chacomi: compartir sabor”, which  emerged in 2018, and whose objective is to contribute to the reconstruction of the  social fabric, through community development actions in communities with high  levels of violence. The group has a multidisciplinary team, with extensive experience  in the design, implementation, systematization and evaluation of social projects with  populations at risk; however, it requires designing a fundraising strategy that  provides sustainability to the actions it carries out.

Selection

I chose the mind maping tool as it allows me to identify ideas that can later become  patterns that result in concrete lines of action for the fundraising process. The  participation of all members of the group is contemplated, and based on this, having  a common basis both in the language and in the areas that we will explore in search  of the sustainability of our actions, considering the principles that govern our work.  This tool will make it possible to visualize new alternatives and for the entire team to  be part of a crucial process for the continuity of the actions undertaken in the  communities.

Application

A workshop was held that allowed the group to identify what aspects needed to be  considered in order to design and implement the fundraising strategy. In order to  define lines of action, we started with the following questions: What are we looking  for in terms of sustainability; identification of alternatives for obtaining material and  intangible resources; what elements are needed for the resource search. Based on  these questions, 3 mental maps were elaborated that allowed a broader view of the  situation, alternatives and available resources.

Insight

Through the application of the tool, it was possible to order the different contributions  that the team had, since each member has knowledge and experiences that allowed  broadening the perspective that was had for the search for resources. This process  was revealing as it allowed the identification and delimitation of specific actions in

relation to the following: 1) Interest because sustainability focuses on continuing with  community work and that the work team has a payment for its work, as well as  generating savings to strengthen actions; 2) Definition of the catalog of services that  can be offered to public and private institutions, as well as to local actors and other  sources of financing; 3) Capacities around the link with allies and actors that can be  potential donors.

Approach

As the first exercise it was of great value, what could improve is to add the financial  component, so that after the described exercise a projection of one and three years  is made in terms of objectives, and based on it, calculate the estimated budget for  comply with the projected.


Gabriela Gonzalez Reflection : mind mapping Challenge I am a member of a collective called “ Chacomi : compartir sabor ” , which emerged in 2018 , and whose objective is to contribute to the reconstruction of the social fabric , through community development actions in communities with high levels of violence . The group has a multidisciplinary team , with extensive experience in the design , implementation , systematization and evaluation of social projects with populations at risk ; however , it requires designing a fundraising strategy that provides sustainability to the actions it carries out . Selection I chose the mind maping tool as it allows me to identify ideas that can later become patterns that result in concrete lines of action for the fundraising process . The participation of all members of the group is contemplated , and based on this , having a common basis both in the language and in the areas that we will explore in search of the sustainability of our actions , considering the principles that govern our work . This tool will make it possible to visualize new alternatives and for the entire team to be part of a crucial process for the continuity of the actions undertaken in the communities . Application A workshop was held that allowed the group to identify what aspects needed to be considered in order to design and implement the fundraising strategy . In order to define lines of action , we started with the following questions : What are we looking for in terms of sustainability ; identification of alternatives for obtaining material and intangible resources ; what elements are needed for the resource search . Based on these questions , 3 mental maps were elaborated that allowed a broader view of the situation , alternatives and available resources . Insight Through the application of the tool , it was possible to order the different contributions that the team had , since each member has knowledge and experiences that allowed broadening the perspective that was had for the search for resources . This process was revealing as it allowed the identification and delimitation of specific actions in relation to the following : 1 ) Interest because sustainability focuses on continuing with community work and that the work team has a payment for its work , as well as generating savings to strengthen actions ; 2 ) Definition of the catalog of services that can be offered to public and private institutions , as well as to local actors and other sources of financing ; 3 ) Capacities around the link with allies and actors that can be potential donors . Approach As the first exercise it was of great value , what could improve is to add the financial component , so that after the described exercise a projection of one and three years is made in terms of objectives , and based on it , calculate the estimated budget for comply with the projected .