Valerie Threlfall

Social sector leaders say they are dedicating more resources to gathering client and community feedback, but implementation barriers remain. The authors suggest three solutions to overcome them. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.

Three Things Every Growing Nonprofit Needs to Scale

By Kathleen Kelly Janus & Valerie Threlfall 2

An organization’s early-stage success has less to do with having a charismatic, lone visionary at the helm, and more to do with teamwork, metrics, and access to capital.

Nonprofits

Listening to Those Who Matter Most, the Beneficiaries

By Fay Twersky, Phil Buchanan, & Valerie Threlfall 11

The views of those who benefit from social programs offer insight into a program’s effectiveness.