Inside the 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.

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

New Way To Rate Charities Sought – Covers Washington Post's article about a new tool that will assess whether a nonprofit is worth funding based on its effectiveness.

Theory of Change – David Hunter, former Director of Evaluation at Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, presents on aligning a nonprofit's mission and its actual performance.

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

Bridging the Information Gap in Philanthropy – William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and McKinsey and Company propose a path to a stronger nonprofit sector.

Evaluation as a Pathway to Learning – Grantmakers for Effective Organizations shares tips on how to incorporate a results orientation into your organization's work.

Tight Times Even Tighter for Charities – New York Times reports on how the fallout from the financial crisis is striking nonprofits fast and hard.

Interview with United Way's CEO – Brian Gallagher talks about how the United Way is transitioning from a fundraising organization to having a focus on community impact.

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