Carly Sessions
Typically, nonprofits can articulate two things clearly: the work they do every day, and the big change they want to see in the world. But in between, there is a messy middle. How does a job training workshop lead to economic success? How does building housing lead to positive neighborhood transformation? What research should we … Read more
Innovative nonprofits are learning how to be data-driven at all levels of their organization, from frontline workers to managers, executives, and board members. There’s a reason for this: today’s funders are asking for more data and transparency. This requires better data collection and moving past the outdated model of isolating data responsibilities within one small … Read more
When I think about all the ways that data training can transform your nonprofit, it sounds like a miracle cure. Data training can help your team think critically about processes, connect their work to the mission of your organization, and increase the overall quality of information and decision making, among many other benefits. I know … Read more
Children at Risk is a research and advocacy organization focusing on a broad range of children’s issues including education, parenting and family well-being, health and nutrition, immigration, and human trafficking. They work across Texas to get the voices of working families, and the people who serve children and families, in order to create an advocacy … Read more
As part of our series on how our clients are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, we sat down with Keath Jacoby, Executive Director of Vision Galveston, to learn how our friends on the coast are adapting to the changes. Vision Galveston is a nonprofit to help Galveston plan for a better, more resilient future. They … Read more
Throughout the “stay home – work safe” order in Harris County, we have been checking in with our clients to understand more about how they are responding to the public health crisis. Many of our clients are on the frontline of the social safety net, and provide essential services to people in need. Last week … Read more
Everyone has a moment where the COVID-19 public health crisis became real for them. I am pregnant, so even the idea of drinking coffee or eating sushi is a health question in my mind. So it was real right away. But as I thought about how this crisis affects me and my family, I also … Read more
It takes a lot of guts to take a good thing, and try to make it better. Back in 2017, El Paso was already on the right track to ending homelessness. They had a nearly complete list of everyone experiencing homelessness in the community. They had partners in the community who reported information, but it … Read more