Angel Impact Investors. Collective Impact. Corporate Impact. The world seems to be obsessed with the type of social impact that organizations can make in society. But is social impact the…
Leading a network is much more complicated than advancing a single organization. Many successful organizational leaders are not good network leaders. Organizational leaders are often accustomed to making a decision…
If you google network, the first result that comes up is a 1976 satire directed by Sidney Lumet. If you dig down the page further, you’ll get to computer networks,…
When I start working with emerging networks, usually within the first three months, I hear it. The concerns start to percolate. We’ve moved past the platitudes about “we can achieve…
Finding and accessing help can be daunting. Individuals must figure out where to start, who to ask for help, and how to go about receiving that help. Navigation systems have…
Navigation systems are organizational arrangements designed to support individuals in locating and obtaining valuable benefits, programs, and services. These navigation systems are comprised of three core elements–human navigators, referral platforms,…
While navigation systems track a breadth of data metrics, several untracked variables remain integral to the improvement of care. We advocate for three groups of outcome measures needed to assess…
Navigation systems are increasingly utilizing data to improve their practices. From the microcosmic measurement of client demand in each zip code to the macrocosmic measurement of whether navigation systems improve…
Even with passionate staff, a clear vision, and the right funding, nonprofit goals can still seem out of reach without the right leadership. With an informed and active board of…