Despite the surge in interest among foundations and nonprofit organizations in measuring effectiveness, there is a growing consensus that we do not always measure what matters. Chaletta Huertas of GMA Foundations hosted a discussion to explore what does and does not work in measuring outcomes in out-of-school-time programs.
GRANTEES IN THE NEWS
Source: Shelterforce
Joseph Kriesberg, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, authors an article regarding the future role of community development corporations.
Featuring Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, a grantee of the Clipper Ship Foundation and the Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation.
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NEW BOOKS
Eric Holt-Giménez, executive director of Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy, recently released a new book, Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice, co-written by Raj Patel with Annie Shattuck. The book discusses the current global food crisis and offers practical solutions to solve the problem.
Featuring Food First, a grantee of the Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation.
