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The Road to Evidence-Based Federal Budgeting
As lawmakers in Washington debate federal deficit reduction, it’s becoming increasingly imperative that we take a smarter approach to how our limited resources are spent. That means understanding which programs work, ensuring public money is being spent on programs that … Continue reading
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The Drive for Public Leadership: Using Purpose, Mastery, and Autonomy to Create Measurable Impact In the Public Sector
It’s been a busy month— between the CWLA conference, the new data partnership in Nashville, and being a part of the encouraging progress in states across the country towards integrating not merely outcomes measurement but true performance management into state … Continue reading
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Heading Back to Washington, DC
Today marks my last day as the lead author of the Driving Social Impact blog. Starting today, I will be handing those duties over to Adrian Bordone, one of the co-founders of Social Solutions and a good friend. Adrian has … Continue reading
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Social Solutions 2012 Thought Leader Conferences
Mark your calendars and register today for one of two Social Solutions conferences on 21st century performance management! San Francisco: Tuesday, September 18th, 8:30am – 5:00pm Pacific Time (Hyatt Regency 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA) Washington, DC: Wednesday, October 3rd, … Continue reading
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HHS Encourages States to Test Performance-based Job Placement for TANF Recipients
On July 12, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a memorandum to states allowing them to apply for waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The waivers will allow states to test alternative job … Continue reading
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Webinar: How United Ways are Implementing Community Impact
Register today for our new webinar on how United Ways are implementing community impact and increasingly relying on data and performance management. Webinar Title: How United Ways are Implementing Community Impact When: July 10, 2012, 3-4 pm Eastern Time (an … Continue reading
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New White Paper: Operationalizing United Way’s Community Impact Role
For decades, United Ways have been slowly transforming and reorienting themselves away from their traditional role as community fundraisers toward a new role as catalysts for community change. This journey has not taken place in isolation. United Way’s current focus … Continue reading
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