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Bridging Gaps for Better Health: A Look into Community Health Needs Assessments
Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) have emerged as a pivotal element in improving population health in the United States. These assessments, mandated for non-profit hospitals under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aim to identify and address significant health needs within communities. By working together with health departments and community organizations, hospitals can create comprehensive strategies…
What are our local graduates doing?
As some people know, I’m a failed school board candidate. Despite that, I have a keen interest in the development of the youth in our community. We community psychologists have to pay attention to our own backyards, after all. In order to explore more fully what Exeter High School graduates are doing, I systematically went…
The Significance of the Quality Implementation Tool
In today’s fast-paced world, effectively translating research into practice is crucial for improving outcomes across various sectors. The paper “Practical Implementation Science: Developing and Piloting the Quality Implementation Tool” sheds light on a transformative approach that does just that. By introducing the Quality Implementation Tool (QIT), this research provides a structured method to enhance the…
How to Turn Obstacles into Opportunities for Community-Based Organizations
Do you see the challenges in your community-based organization (CBO) as obstacles or opportunities for growth and innovation? Perspectives determine experience — how you view the situation determines how you experience it. Let’s use an example to illustrate this statement. Imagine a storm outside a building. You can see the wind, rain, and sometimes hail…
Discovering the “Dawn Chorus” of Community-Based Organizations
In mythology, “Dawn Chorus” is a term associated with the transition from darkness to light and the renewal of life. Flocks of birds resting high up in trees are the first to see the light of dawn. As the first light breaks through, they start singing their melodious songs, reminding us that darkness gives way…
Update from the Rhode Island CHW work
We’ve been working with the Rhode Island Department of Health for a few years now on how CHWs can impact community health and wellbeing. Our partners put together this great video that outlines some of the results we’ve seen thus far. Diversify how you support your work! Empower your nonprofit with the right funding strategy!…
Case Study: How the R=MC2 Framework Facilitates Change
Client Profile: Based in San Francisco, California, WestEd is a global educational services organization that has impacted lives, families, and communities through its unique approach to system thinking. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, the organization initially focused on K-12 curriculum development, research, evaluation, and technical assistance. However, it has since diversified into other…
5 Steps to Implementing Follow-Through in Change Initiatives
Think of organizational change as setting sail on a new adventure, where flexibility is your compass and creativity is the wind in your sails. However, it’s important to remember that the journey doesn’t end once you’ve started. It’s about maintaining a strong momentum, weathering storms, and staying on course until you reach your destination. In…
Building Communities from Within: Unveiling the Power of Asset-Based Community Development
In a world where communities often face various challenges, the concept of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Pioneered by John P. Kretzmann and John L. McKnight, this approach, articulated in their seminal work “Building Communities from the Inside Out,” turns the traditional view of community development on its…
Navigating the Investment Landscape: How Social Enterprises Can Align with Philanthropic Venture Capitalists
In an era where environmental and societal challenges loom large, the role of social enterprises has become increasingly pivotal. These ventures, which blend social impact with financial goals, often face a daunting challenge: securing investment. This is where Philanthropic Venture Capitalists (PhVCs) enter the picture, as highlighted in the insightful article Aiding philanthropic venture capitalists…
Trust-Based Philanthropy: A Catalyst for Collective Impact
Philanthropy, the practice of giving for the greater good, has often been viewed through the lens of top-down funding, where donors dictate the terms and recipients diligently follow. However, an alternative approach is reshaping this dynamic, fostering deeper collaboration and greater impact. This is the story told in the insightful article, A case study in…
