Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Berkshire United Way

By: Adam Luecking January 13th, 2023 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Berkshire United Way spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Connecticut Department of Children and Families

By: Adam Luecking January 4th, 2023 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Connecticut Department of Children and Families spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Brighter Futures & Child Youth and Family Services (AU)

By: Adam Luecking December 19th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Brighter Futures and Child Youth and Families Services spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can [...]

The Systems of Results-Based Accountability (Part 1): Establishing an Internal Capacity-Building System

By: Kayleigh Weaver December 15th, 2022 If you're here, you've probably heard about our Results-Based Accountability Professional Certification BOGO Sale and are considering signing up. Doesn't ring a bell? Stick around! Whether or not you enroll in the program, we'll explore three strategies to help you and your organization progress on [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: United Way of Waco-McLennan County

By: Adam Luecking December 12th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following United Way spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Whatcom County, Washington (USA)

By: Adam Luecking December 5th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Whatcom County, Washington (USA) spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: March of Dimes

By: Adam Luecking November 14th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following March of Dimes spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Baltimore City

By: Adam Luecking November 9th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Baltimore City spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: United Way Worldwide

By: Adam Luecking October 28th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following United Way Worldwide spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam [...]

The Power of Turn the Curve Thinking to Achieve Equitable Social Impact

By: Adam Luecking October 26th, 2022 Performance and impact management may seem confusing and overwhelming, but it becomes less intimidating when done effectively. Effective performance and impact management involve planning out two kinds of measures (program performance measures vs. community indicators) and then utilizing a standard and repeatable system to improve [...]