Insights
Now a transformative movement in the social sector, a Stanford Social Innovation Review article first introduced the concept of “Collective Impact.” This is the idea that substantially more remarkable progress could be made in alleviating many of our most serious and...
The Center for the Study of Social Policy has refreshed its PolicyforResults.org website, which provides a wealth of information for kids and families, including: Data & Trends: state-specific numbers, background information on contributing factors, and guidance...
The United Way of Grant County in Marion, Indiana has been chosen to receive an Organizational Effectiveness Grant from the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) and the Ball Brothers Foundation. The grant includes free strategic planning guidance, consulting, training and...
The Indiana Department of Education accepts applications for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant until January 15, 2014. The 21st CCLC program is federally funded and provides at-risk students a safe environment during non-school hours. This...
An increasing body of research shows that children whose parents are involved in their education earn better grades, exhibit improved behavior, and enjoy brighter futures. However, the real challenge is fostering meaningful family engagement to ensure that...
Transform Consulting Group is working with the Bureau of Child Care (BCC) division of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to help roll out the Early Education Matching Grant (EEMG) program. This new $2 million grant program will fund...
The 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Reading and Mathematics Report Card was released this month. Nationally representative samples of more than 376,000 fourth-graders and 341,000 eighth-graders were assessed in mathematics or reading. Results...
In 2016, Indiana will celebrate 200 years of history as a state. Indiana's Bicentennial Celebration aims to honor our state's history in a modern way that engages all 6.5 million Hoosiers and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations. This month, the...
Recently, Transform Consulting Group blogged about Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits. While Forces for Good focuses on these practices, the book also highlights common myths that persist within nonprofit management. These myths often shift...
