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 Continue to outreach on a broader scale and ensure they will not be program providers
 Advocate in churches, barbershops, Michigan Works
Question: How satisfied are you with the return on your investment?
 Fairly satisfied with contribution and results
 The proof is in the list of members in the Network — not only the key players
and funders but also the variety of types of organizations in the Network
 We are satisfied, but could be more excited if we saw more sites working — there is quite a bit of talk about what to do and we would like more action, more things happening (i.e. In the group of 18 parents working on their GED,
only one person passed and we don’t know where the parents are now)
 Would be greater satisfaction if we could see the programs live
 Pretty satisfied because we understand that impact takes time
 We do get routine updates, and our staff are involved so we are familiar and
aware and have an opportunity to have impact
Question: How likely are you to continue support?
 If the same players stay at the table, all good
 We need action
 First the gut punch of terrible statistics that need to be changed, now there is
buy-in from the organizations, but in order to have them stay at the table they
have to see the plan of how to move the needle
 We will continue — but again we want to see more of the work actually being
done, if things are planned then how do we ensure they are a success
 Yes to continue to fund, but unclear if level of funding will remain the same —
could either decrease OR increase; no commitment of course
 We would like to see data points, but we do not feel that our funding is
dependent on it right now
 I don't see us stopping because there is continued alignment with our priorities
 Having additional funders is a very good thing for existing funders — they do
not want to be the only funder
 If we could see other external funders (state, national), that would be seen as
a very good thing
 There is a limited chance of increased funding
Question: What would cause you to decrease or to stop funding the Network?
 Nothing comes to mind
 If any of the other large funders dropped then we would have to take a look at
our commitment
 Our funding is dependent on other funders staying in place
 Big economic changes in our foundation (but this is not expected)
 Gross misuse of funds or members of the Network acting without moral lens
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