Video Description
Conversations with Clear Impact: Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County
Speakers:
- David Sanders, Executive Director, Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County
- Carlos Delgado, Global Partnerships Manager, Clear Impact
Join Clear Impact in this insightful conversation with David Sanders, Executive Director of Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) of Tompkins County. In this interview, David shares his journey in implementing Results-Based Accountability (RBA) to drive meaningful change, support vulnerable populations, and advance social equity. With over 36 years of experience, he discusses the power of data-driven decision-making and performance measures in transforming community services and tackling complex issues like homelessness, recidivism, unemployment, food insecurity, and racial disparities. Gain valuable insights on the importance of partnerships, transparent reporting, and the human-centered approach in achieving impactful outcomes. David also highlights how Clear Impact’s Scorecard and Compyle software play a crucial role in OAR’s operations, streamlining data collection, performance tracking, and reporting to enhance their impact.
David M Sanders Jr.
Executive Director of OAR (Opportunities, Resources, and Alternatives) of Tompkins County
David has been working with Clear Impact since 2013. He has assisted more than 84 departments, organizations, and programs in developing high-end RBA performance measures. He is a leader in community planning, strategic design, and implementing many first-time initiatives with a passion for creating community change backed by data. He is a creative problem solver with skills and expertise in addressing complex social issues. David has used RBA, the Clear Impact Scorecard, and Complye within his last three positions, which included Youth Services, County Administration, and currently as the head of one of the oldest non-profits in Tompkins County.
Dave is married to Denise and is the father of three grown children, Kodie, Wesley, and Leyna.
Education:
- BA in Economics and Management Science
- Executive Certification from Georgetown U
- Reducing Racial and Ethnic disparities within the Juvenile Justice system
- Certification from Cornell U
- International Public/NGO Management Addressing complex social issues
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