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State and Local Government Must Prioritize Measurable Impact to Navigate Budget Cuts 

With the recent media focus on DOGE efforts, the concept of “government efficiency” has been at the forefront of federal and local government planning and budgeting in 2025.  Putting aside the shock and awe of the initial DOGE approach, the idea of government embracing a focus on government efficiency is as old as government [...]

Hey NGOs – Do You Have the Data That Funders Want?

Nonprofits operate in a challenging environment, often striving to deliver essential services with limited resources. When funding is reduced or lost altogether, the pressure intensifies. In such situations, better data and data tools can become a lifeline. These tools—ranging from data management systems to analytics platforms—equip nonprofits with the ability to make smarter decisions, [...]

Outdated and Inconsistent Grantee Reporting is Sinking Your Philanthropic Ship

After 15 years in business structuring and supporting the data needs of foundations, governments, and nonprofits, I have found that disparate reporting systems often create confusion and hinder strategic progress towards a shared mission. One way of improving communication for both parties is a singular unified data reporting system. Here’s how a unified data [...]

Press Release

For Immediate Release Institute for Educational Leadership and Clear Impact Announce New Technology Partnership Focused on Data and Impact  [Rockville, MD] — September 9, 2025: Clear Impact and Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) are thrilled to jointly introduce to their networks “Partnering for Child and Family Peak Results: An Initiative of IEL and Clear [...]

2025-09-10T10:12:40-04:00By |Categories: community schools, education|0 Comments