The McClendon Center of Washington, DC employs a whole person-centered approach and provide comprehensive, wraparound services that address primary care needs, as well as a host of social issues, including: housing and food insecurity, access to quality health care, and stigma, prejudice and lack of social interaction.
“A stitch in time saves nine.” This centuries-old proverb refers to mending sails on a ship and means that if you solve a small problem early, you’ll prevent it from becoming a bigger one. For mission-based .ORGs, preparing for tax time is made easier by following this advice. The best way to avoid anxiety, missed […]
We explore some common mistakes people make when first starting to use data and also offer some best practice advice Data analytics has developed a reputation built and sustained by notions of intense spreadsheets, incomprehensible data, and graphs that can hurt eyes. The reality is very different. Data analytics may be perceived as difficult, but […]
Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]
In today’s culture, an organization’s “real world” reputation is inextricable from its online one. While the Internet has long ceased to be a place that is separate from the “real world,” the rules of engagement on the web have become ever more important for organizations to value and understand. Participating responsibly online is crucial for […]
There’s a lot of wisdom in this legendary Rolling Stones lyric: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” This sentiment is especially relevant for .ORGs looking to resource a growing mission-based organization. According to Classy, to grow your non-profit you need to […]
Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]