Nonprofit organizations provide valuable programs and services in the field of Behavioral Economics to assist individuals with a variety of needs, often at no or low cost. It might be surprising to learn that some nonprofits struggle filling the spots for these...
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Is Your Non-profit a Cooperator or a Competitor?
With the continued growth of non-profits over the past several years (as we recently discussed in this blog article), some organizations view themselves in competition with other community organizations. While this might not be the intention of Executive Directors or...
Why Your Organization Might Consider a Merger
In the for-profit sector, mergers and acquisitions are common. However, in the non-profit sector, mergers and acquisitions are hardly discussed, often have a negative connotation and seen as a "last option" when non-profits are in distress. Relatively few...
Fighting the Summer “Learning Loss”
For many children, summer is a time of fun and a break from school. However, summer can also lead to “learning loss” for many students. Studies show students score lower on standardized tests after summer than they do before. It is also reported that students lose...
New Pre-K Family Engagement Program with AmeriCorps
Transform Consulting Group is excited to partner with AmeriCorps to enhance Pre-K family engagement. This new program focuses on fostering strong connections between families and early childhood education, ensuring children receive the support they need for a successful start. By leveraging AmeriCorps members, we are bridging gaps in access to quality learning experiences and empowering families to take an active role in their child’s education. Learn more about how this initiative is making a lasting impact on communities. New Pre-K Family Engagement Program with AmeriCorps
Federal Program Spotlight: Family and Youth Services Bureau
In the series highlighting federal programs, Transform Consulting Group is now highlighting the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). FYSB is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support organizations and...
Protecting Students, and Holding College Programs Accountable
Students pursuing education beyond high school have several different paths to choose: attend a trade school, community college, baccalaureate program, or for-profit institution – all of which can either be public, private non-profit or for-profit. Unfortunately,...
Program Spotlight: Indiana Afterschool Network
According to a study by the Afterschool Alliance, roughly 11.3 million school-aged children are left alone and unsupervised during the hours after school. If offered, approximately 19.4 million children would participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs. Indiana...
Federal Program Spotlight: Federal TRIO Programs
This post is part of Transform Consulting Group’s blog series highlighting federal programs that provide educational opportunities and/or youth development services in communities across the country. The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) include eight programs...