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Monday, July 03, 2023 In program evaluation a Theory of Change (TOC) is “a description and graphic illustration of the processes of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context, sometimes used interchangeably with program theory.1”  ...

I know I should not be surprised, but we all have different pictures of the world. That said, sometimes it is helpful if we can begin to build a common picture, and in this case a common definition. As someone who completes evaluations, builds strategic plans, and...

Capacity means “the maximum amount that something can be contained.” It also means “an individual’s physical or mental ability;” and “the facility or power to produce, perform or deploy” So, to build capacity would include anything that is done to strengthen or...

Housing is critically important. The impact of having a place where you can close the door and lock it, have some privacy, take a shower, eat a meal, read a story to your children, and so on, means more than we can imagine if your family has been without this. I’ll...

In North Carolina over 30,000 children under age 6 are homeless1 and yet the units and beds available to support homeless families has declined by 9% and 11% respectively since 2017.2 Partners for Impact shared solutions at the Bringing it Home Conference in their...

Thursday, April 13, 2023 April 16, 2023 marks the 60th Anniversary of MLK’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail. To commemorate that anniversary, the NC MLK Commission is hosting a virtual panel discussion that will talk about the letter’s relevance today, some 60 years...

A long time ago I had the idea of writing what was going through my mind as a way to start a discussion. I love hearing what other people think, their life experiences and their points of view. I believe more and more firmly in a shared reality and in looking at life...

According to the good ole Mirriam-Webster Dictionary, delegate means “to entrust to another.” As we continue this discussion of Board Governance, one of the key components of the Policy Governance model is for the Board to delegate the authority to the Chief Executive...

I have really been pondering this notion of boards and their governance responsibility. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about the words 'accountability' and 'responsibility'. After reading a couple of dictionary definitions it is clear that they are different, and...