... that drive strategic philanthropy, but many of us funders lack a clear roadmap for how to achieve these goals. ... providers, governmental agencies, elected officials, and youth advocates to achieve ground-...
We are in the midst of a tragic and painful time for youth , families and staff of schools and community based ... about 2,880 school counselors for one million students in NYC —that is one counselor for every 348...
An outcomes-based approach to evaluation works, proponents say, because it uses straightforward metrics to assess actual impact. How else to know if the work you're supporting is leading to the desired changes? Other grantmakers counter that outcomes measurement should be approached with care. Hasty assumptions or over-confidence in the idea that program impacts can be translated into hard data can skew not only the evaluation but the work itself. This guide looks at tensions that drive the debate about outcomes measurement, as well as common questions about its potential risks and rewards.
... Philanthropy shares practical advice for building better working relationships with grantees, including five essential ... areas where program staff can have a positive impact. Working Well With Grantees: A Guide for Foundation Program ...