We’re continuing our Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) series, and today are taking a closer look at “Do” and “Study.” As a...
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Client Spotlight: Paws & Think Receives $50,000 Grant
We're excited to say that on November 13, our client, Paws & Think, received a $50,000 grant from Giving Sum. The Mission of Paws & Think is to enhance the community's quality of life by using the human-animal bond's power. The nonprofit provides animal...
Client Spotlight: Girls on the Run of Hamilton County
Transform Consulting Group is thrilled to be working with Girls on the Run of Hamilton County to provide strategic planning guidance, board development and fund development. Girls on the Run of Hamilton County is one of twelve organizations across the state chosen to...
The Collective Impact Approach for Social Change
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...
Free Tool to Support Results for Kids and Families
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...
Client Spotlight: United Way of Grant County Receives Strategic Planning Grant
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...
21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Grant
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...
Promoting Family Engagement to Support Student Success
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...
Client Spotlight: Developing a New Program
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...
Indiana Improves Report Card Scores
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...