April 2009

Inside the Performance Management Newsletter:

Introduction: Welcome to the eighth edition
Blog: Yes We Can, Volunteer Programs in Congress
Things You Need To Know: Robert Egger on Reforming Nonprofits, Gates Foundation, and Mentoring Ex-Offenders

Introduction
Our Performance Management newsletter provides you with easy access to trends, issues, and resources related to the growing demand for a performance-oriented approach to delivering human services.

If you would like to learn more about performance management and how Social Solutions can help, contact editor@socialsolutions.com.

Blog
Stay updated on nonprofit news, educational podcasts, and performance management trends with our "ETOlutionist Blog." Here are some recent postings:

Serve America & GIVE Acts – Commentary on two acts in the legislature that can expand volunteer programs - and help provide jobs and assistance.

Yes We Can – Shares the practical steps nonprofits can take to effectively evaluate and improve their programs - and addresses the obstacles they currently face.

Things You Need To Know
Trends and insights impacting nonprofit performance.

Ladling Soup, Raising Hell – Utne's interview with D.C. Central Kitchen's Founder, Robert Egger, on reforming nonprofits from within.

Mentoring Formerly Incarcerated Adults – Provides insights from the Ready4Work Reentry Initiative.

Predictions for the Year(s) to Come – Charity Navigator CEO, Ken Berger, shares issues that will become increasingly important.

Funders Speak out on Assessing Impact – Interview with Hewlett Foundation, Robin Hood and other funders. A follow up to a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation paper.


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