Social Solutions: Performance Management Newsletter

Introduction
Welcome to the first edition of the Social Solutions' Performance Management Newsletter. This monthly publication is intended to provide 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 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 several recent postings:

Advocates for Accountability – from Wall Street Journal Article.

Boys and Girls Club of Newark – Podcast with their CEO on how they're improving service delivery and increasing funding.

Things to Read
A Message from Paul Brest (President, Hewlett Foundation) – An essay on creating an online information marketplace for giving.

How Much is Philanthropic Advice Worth? – Sean Stannard-Stockton's blog "Tactical Philanthropy."

The ETOlution of Human Services – A whitepaper on the future of the human services sector.

Washington Post Article – An article about a movement to realign the way nonprofits and the federal government work together to maximize impact.

High-Performer News
Below are human services organizations, programs, or individuals who are making a difference.

East Baltimore Development Inc. Awarded Excellence in Urban and Suburban Economic Development.

Child Trends interview with Latin American Youth Center's Director of Learning and Evaluation, Isaac Castillo (pg. 5).

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