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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In a forthcoming book, I define performance management as a continuous and cyclical process of making data-informed decisions to improve organizational outcomes. Over the last few decades, these systems have become ubiquitous in almost every aspect of local government management.

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Generating program-defining insights in seconds for child, adult, senior, and military services

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Shahirah Mahmood, PhD, director of data management, measurement, and outcomes at Easterseals, DC MD VA. We lacked a unified data management strategy, and our data lived in a mix of on-premises and cloud-based systems. Learn more about AWS for nonprofits.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

When it comes to procurement, having a clear, strategic approach is key to delivering value to your organization. Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance.

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How Share Our Strength addresses childhood hunger with unified data analysis on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Share Our Strength , a national nonprofit organization, is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty in the US and abroad. However, managing and utilizing data at scale can be a challenge for a nonprofit organization like Share Our Strength. According to the U.S.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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How Does Grant Writing Experience Help Me Get a Job?

Grant Training Center

This skill is valued in many positions, especially those that involve data analysis, quality control, or project management. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. This financial literacy is relevant to jobs in finance, accounting, and budget management.

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Where in the Organization Chart Does Your Grant Professional Belong?

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. We might report to city managers, executive directors, development directors, finance directors, vice presidents, assistant superintendents, or any number of titles found in nonprofits, universities, local governments, K-12 schools, and other organizations.