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Saying yes to a partnership signals that you’ve assessed whether your organization should have a role in a partnership, and you’re ready to work with other organizations to solve a community need. What role does your organization typically play in a partnership? Do you enjoy bringing everyone together, ensuring that the right partners are involved? […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. As your organization builds partnerships with other organizations, engaging the right partners is crucial to facilitating a process that’s mutually beneficial. The success of these partnerships hinges not just on the shared vision but also on the clarity and structures. One of the most effective ways […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. Once upon a time, I wanted to be a professional violinist. Then I wanted to start a nonprofit. Today, I’m reflecting on the journey of being a consultant, 8 years after leaving my full time job. Social workers aren’t taught about self-employment or being […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. In evaluation, we assess a program or service’s impact to understand whether anticipated outcomes were achieved based on the program’s activities and resources, and whether changes in a participants’ behavior, attitude, or actions can be attributed to the program or something else. But what […]

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Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. I’ve been fortunate to work with a variety of client organizations, including philantrophy. Navigating grantee-funder relationships while staying true to your mission is complex. It’s a landscape where aspirations to create meaningful change often intersect with the practicalities of securing funding. However, amidst the […]

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