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🗞️ Inside: social impact assessments, client interviews, quality improvement, and more!

| View in browser Welcome back, Friend!   Here are the resources, news, and tips in this month's edition of the Turning Curves Newsletter:   1. There are only a few days left to submit an application for the Social Sector Hero of the Year Award and enter the running for a $20,000 prize package! 🏆   2. Watch our latest "Conversations with Clear Impact" video interview with United Way of Central Iowa. 💬   3. Read a new article: How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment: Step-by-Step Guide. 📝   4. Read a new blog: How to Move Quality Improvement and Results-Based Accountability Forward in Your Organization in 2025. 📈   5. Listen to Adam Luecking on The Nonprofit Show: Is Your Nonprofit Team Rowing Together? Managing a Common Purpose. 🚣   Last Week to Apply for the 2024 Social Sector Hero of the Year Award  Applications Due January 8th, 2025   🎉 New year = new opportunities to celebrate & boost your impact! Could you or someone you know be the next Social Sector Hero of the Year? Time is running out, so apply or nominate ASAP! 🏆 With a $20,000 prize package and the chance to inspire others, this is your moment to shine. 📅 Deadline: January 8th, 2025. Submit your nomination now and start 2025 with recognition for your incredible work. Apply or Nominate by Jan. 8th! New Client Interview Conversations with Clear Impact: United Way of Central Iowa   In this episode of Conversations with Clear Impact, we speak with Rachelle Talbot, Research Associate at United Way of Central Iowa (UWCI).   Rachelle shares her journey in community impact, highlights UWCI’s role in fostering collective impact through partnerships, and discusses her work in tracking performance measures, addressing key challenges like youth safety, childcare, and food insecurity.   Discover how Rachelle’s data-driven approach empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.   Watch Now New Article How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment: Step-by-Step Guide Measuring and understanding your organization’s impact is key to driving meaningful change.   Our latest article walks you through everything you need to know about planning, implementing, and reporting on your Social Impact Assessment.   From stakeholder engagement to leveraging software tools, this guide is packed with actionable insights and best practices.    Keep Reading New Blog How to Move Quality Improvement and Results-Based Accountability Forward in Your Organization in 2025   In an era of uncertainty and evolving political landscapes, organizations dedicated to creating meaningful change must be serious about evaluating, improving, and communicating their impact.   It is critical to adopt frameworks that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, transparency, and impact. Quality Improvement and Results-Based Accountability offer structured, proven approaches to help organizations meet these goals.   If you’re looking to move your QI and RBA initiatives forward in 2025, here are six actionable strategies to supercharge your journey to success.   Keep Reading New Podcast Appearance Is Your Nonprofit Team Rowing Together? Managing a Common Purpose.   For nonprofits, managing a common purpose is no small feat, yet Adam Luecking, CEO of Clear Impact and author of Social Sector Hero: How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact, offers a masterclass on achieving measurable change in the nonprofit sector.   During his conversation with host Julia Patrick, Adam highlights the transformative power of aligning stakeholders toward a shared goal and implementing data-driven strategies.    Watch Now Get a Private Demo of Clear Impact Suite Never Miss an Update! Follow us on LinkedIn: Join the Results-Based Accountability Community Group  >> Clear Impact, 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1001, Rockville, MD 20852, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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