Social Solutions: Performance Management Newsletter

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 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 a couple of recent postings:

Responsible Giving in Irresponsible Times – Discusses the growing desire of individuals to be more responsible and strategic when investing in a human service organization.

Superstar Foundation Launch – Steve Butz (Founder, Social Solutions) announces the launch of a foundation that makes grants to high-performing human services professionals.

Things You Need To Know
Tracking Social Entrepreneurs – Businessweek report on a system created by Acumen Fund that will help set standard performance metrics social entrepreneurs can use to manage their nonprofit portfolio. This is another indication of the evolution of the sector toward performance management. Find out how Social Solutions complements this trend.

Nonprofits and the Economic Meltdown – Robert Egger talks about how the nonprofit sectors funding sources will be affected due to the economic downturn.

The Evolution of Philanthropy Markets – From Lucy Bernholz's blog "Philanthropy 2173."

High-Performer News
Below we highlight a human services organization, program, or professional that's making a difference.

Harlem Childrens Zone – An ETO Software user doing great work in New York City NPR Article: Whatever It Takes.

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