This e-study illustrates refugee resettlement policy and process, the role of the nonprofit sector, and refugees’ grassroots organizations. Resettlement is discussed as a multi-faceted system with cross-sector collaborations. Refugees organizations are described as actors, with vision and varied activities, but also with complex, unique challenges. Refugee organizational leaders themselves share their experiences, perspectives and on-the-ground
The e-study includes three modules that introduce students to story as a unique narrative form, explains why storytelling has emerged as the essential marketing medium for the 21st century, and how advocates and organizations are using story in innovative ways to mobilize support for important issues and efforts.
The e-case details how a $100 million nonprofit organization, largely funded by state government funds, navigated a complex web of politics, public policy, and public relations to divest itself of state mandated pension obligations that threatened its ability to deliver critical services. The e-case examines the events surrounding the decision to declare bankruptcy and leave
Public organizations have historically been dependent upon external vendors to build the tools to collect, analyze, and report data in order to embrace performance management practices. The open-source software movement, however, has created several powerful and robust platforms that enable policy analysts to take ownership of some components of data collection and utilization. This e-study
This e-Study is an introduction to theory of change, including: what theory of change is, how organizations can use it, and how to create one. Throughout, viewers will see real theory of change examples, hear from the executive directors that created them, and get tips on using theory of change for strategic planning, leadership, communications,
When nonprofits carry out their missions through direct service, they address immediate community needs. They have a further opportunity to advance their missions through advocacy to effect long-term, systemic change. Learn the benefits of incorporating advocacy into the work of your nonprofit organization, and learn the tools and rules to do so successfully.
Most social change work done at the systems level involves understanding the various perspectives, opinions, attitudes, motivations and behaviors of those within the system. For social change to last, it is important that key members of the various groups involved are engaged and empowered to participate and co-create in the efforts. This e-Study provides an
Traditional evaluation approaches can miss important information by failing to account for context or differences across communities. Community-Responsive Evaluation engages stakeholders for better data, better relationships and more fun!
Successful youth workers build relationships supported by mutual respect, personal choice, voluntary participation and quality, informal learning. This e-study explores how the values and principles of a “youth work lens” can offer new strategies for both youth and staff engagement in youth-serving agencies–advocating for policy and practice that honors the development of people across the
This learning module is designed to teach users about SWOT analysis. After studying this module, users will: understand what SWOT analysis is and when it should be applied; understand benefits and limitations of SWOT; conduct personal and organizational SWOT analyses; learn from examples and receive additional tips, resources, and references.