Recently, Transform Consulting Group blogged about how revenue diversification may be the key to lessening future losses in times of economic difficulty. As we discussed, a detailed Fund Development plan should include funding from many different revenue...
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$100K Prize for Young Innovators in Social Justice
The 2014 Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize will award $100,000 to a person under 40 anywhere in the world who creates positive social change. Up to three awards of $100,000 will be presented, with half the prize money going to the individual(s)...
New Research on the Effectiveness of Child Abuse Intervention Programs
The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine and National Research Council have released “New Directions in Child Abuse and Neglect Research.” Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children, Youth and Families, the...
Does Your Organization Have a Diversified Revenue Portfolio?
The recession had a horrendous impact on charitable giving to nonprofits, highlighting the importance of cultivating a diversified revenue portfolio. Some went out of business entirely, while others have yet to fully recover. The drop in giving from 2008 to 2009 was...
Transform’s Hanako Kawamoto Named Outstanding MSW Student of the Year
Transform Consulting Group’s own Hanako Kawamoto has been named 2013 “Outstanding MSW Student of the Year” by the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This award is given along with a $1,000 scholarship to a chosen NASW MSW...
Transformational Organizations: The Mind Trust
Transform Consulting Group sees the ripple effect that The Mind Trust is having in Indianapolis. The Mind Trust is a non-profit organization working to inspire innovative education reform and help transform the Indianapolis public schools system. Since 2006,...
Neighborhood Stabilization Grants
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) recently announced the availability of grants for non-profit agencies, unincorporated neighborhood groups and homeowners. Funding will be awarded for projects and programs that invest in Indianapolis...
Child Welfare Outcomes 2008–2011: Report to Congress
The Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the Child Welfare Outcomes 2008–2011: Report to Congress. This report informs Congress and child welfare professionals about the state and national performance on outcome...
Transformational Organizations: The M.A. Rooney Foundation
The M.A. Rooney Foundation is transforming the lives of children and having a ripple effect in Indiana. The Foundation’s mission is to ensure that ALL kids are reading at grade level. Founded in 1969 by the owners of Golden Rule Insurance Company in...
New State Commission on Improving the Status of Children
Last month, the new State Commission on Improving the Status of Children convened for the first time. The Commission was established under Senate Enrolled Act 125, which became effective July 1, 2013, to promote greater coordination among agencies to ensure...