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Alliance Magazine: Issue 4 — 2011
Dreyfus Rejoins Families International as New Era Commences
Susan Dreyfus, who possesses a passionate belief in mission-driven work, the value of the independence of the nonprofit human services sector, and the critical importance of its impact for the people most in need, has rejoined the Families International group of organizations as president and CEO. … more
Getting Ready to Engage in the 2012 Elections
As the 2012 presidential election fever continues to build, nonprofit human services organizations should take the opportunity to pursue ways to voice priority issues and engage their communities in election-
related activities.
The Alliance for Children and Families’ efforts are focused on developing and promoting a consistent message about priority issues, as well as encouraging involvement. The Alliance’s work began during the fall of 2011, more than one year before Election Day 2012, which is Nov. 6. … more
More than Spreadsheets and Software
Heartwarming client success stories will always have a place in communicating how nonprofit human service organizations forever touch the lives of individuals and families. But, these stories alone rapidly are becoming inadequate in garnering public and private funds.
In his book, Leap of Reason, Mario Morino, co-founder and chair of Venture Philanthropy Partners, details what he believes it will take for nonprofit human services organizations to compete for increasingly scarce financial resources in the coming years. … more
Driving A Revolution
Despite the current recession and rigid funding models, the competencies necessary for human service organizations to thrive are within reach. However, these enduring constraints make it even more critical for organizations to lead with purpose and strategically build capacities. A new national report from the Alliance for Children and Families, Disruptive Forces: Driving a Human Services Revolution, was developed to arm
human service organizations with the foresight necessary to do so.
The report identifies and expounds upon six disruptive forces predicted to significantly affect the human service sector during the next 3-5 years. Moreover, it highlights competencies and strategies organizations must possess and implement in order to leverage and capitalize on each disruptive force or, in some cases, to themselves become the forces that dramatically reshape the sector. … more
100 Highlights from the 2011 National Conference
After yearlong observances, the centennial celebrations of both the Alliance for Children and Families and United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) came to a close at the joint 2011 National Conference, Oct. 17-19 in Washington, D.C. With more than 600 attendees, the conference was the largest in Alliance history and the largest in recent UNCA history.
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