Do nonprofit organizations have the right to charge for the services they provide? We often receive this question during difficult economic times - such as the global COVID-19 pandemic - which is a question we get quite frequently. The answer to this question is yes,...
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What is a Data-Informed Organization?
Over the last decade, data has become a big deal and has become more present in our everyday lives and work environments. For the past 18 months, with COVID-19, we have all been using data to track incident rates, exposure rates, deaths, and vaccination rates. Data...
4 Ways to Raise Awareness for Your Cause
There are so many worthy causes to support. If you scroll through your social media feed or turn on the television during a commercial break then you'll probably see many organizations trying to raise money or awareness. How do you make yours stand out? We work with...
An Equitable Approach to Preparing Students for College & Beyond
Did you know that Indiana’s college-going rate is at its lowest point in more than 10 years? According to the 2021 Indiana College Readiness Report, the state’s college-going rate has steadily declined since 2015. This highlights the urgent need for effectively...
How Can Your Coalition Be Successful?
Does your community have a coalition that’s tackling an issue bigger than one organization can solve on its own? Even when you focus on one issue, you will likely find that there are varied aspects to address. Transform Consulting Group (TCG) recently partnered with...
Are you prioritizing your staff’s mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! After a year like 2020, now may be the best time to check in on your team's overall well-being. The National Alliance for Mental Health states that one in five adults suffers from mental health-related issues each year. At...
Getting to the Big Picture: Logic Models
Many nonprofits face the challenge of turning their “big picture” ideas into successful and effective programs. For example, developing and implementing a statewide child welfare data information system to improve the lives of children is no small task. A large-scale...
Reflecting on Women’s History Month
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception," Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. March is Women’s History Month and a time to reflect on the history and achievements of women. As a woman, I...
Part 2: 2020 Giving Reflections
Two months ago, we shared our 2020 giving reflections based on data available at that time. Since then, more data has been released. As promised, here is an update! Spoiler alert: Things weren’t too bad in 2020, and the future looks promising. In Part I, we analyzed...