The Performance Institute’s Center for Social and Youth Services is designed to help increase organizational capacity and program performance with the goal of positive social change. The Center examines new solutions for our nation’s social challenges by presenting best practices in program management and innovative funding strategies. Through identifying, studying and disseminating lessons learned and leading innovations, the center’s mission is to achieve outcomes in areas including youth services, grants management, child and family services programs and workforce development.
About the Council for Nonprofit Innovation
The Council for Nonprofit Innovation, part of The Performance Institute, is dedicated to enhancing the transparency, accountability and overall performance of organizations in the nonprofit sector. The Council focuses mainly on the performance of organizations, people and programs, but also offers training services on grants management.
Nonprofit Human Capital Management in the 21st Century
Disturbing trends for leadership in the nonprofit sector
Nonprofits are facing a human capital crisis, the likes of which have not been seen in the United States in many years. Though there are an increasing number of nonprofits, there is… More »
Strategic Plans in Youth Programs
The Performance Institute’s Senior Fellow, Elizabeth Holden, presented Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Youth Program at the sold-out 2008 Youth Development and Outcomes Summit in Arlington, VA. During this hands-on workshop, Mrs. Holden helped youth programs develop a strategic… More »