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Veterans Needs Are Still Unaddressed. This New Metric Could Help Predict Success

A 2023 report reveals that 50% of veterans grapple with unaddressed social and health needs like housing instability, financial difficulties, and limited access to healthcare, yet only 14% seek help through the VA. Despite efforts by various organizations, a significant gap remains in meeting these needs effectively. Since 2022, the Network for Nonprofit and Social Impact (NNSI) has been developing a metric to measure the effectiveness of veteran referral networks. This

Innovating Outreach to Unconnected Veterans

This year in the United States, 40% of Americans will experience material hardship. However, less than half will receive help from any source. There are a variety of reasons behind this heartbreaking statistic. Like many people we’ve interviewed, some Americans say they were “taught to be independent” and “can tough it out.” Others feel ashamed of asking for help, especially from government programs with a stigma attached to them. Still,

What Do We Know About Network Designs for Effective Multi-Sector Collaboration?

Nowadays, many healthcare and social care organizations are discovering that it is difficult to build robust referral networks. Despite indicating a need for an infrastructure to facilitate cross-sector referrals and service coordination, research suggests that local providers did not achieve higher efficiency from implementing this type of software. This is because they are relying primarily on the technology’s adoption, not what we know about effective multi-sector network design. Our blog

Unlocking the Power of Sustained Collaboration: Insights from Partnerships for Nonprofits and Consultants

View the Resource By Michelle Shumate Sustained collaboration can be a strategic option for social impact leaders seeking greater efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. However, every social impact leader has also experienced ineffective collaborations. These collaborations never advance past the talking phase or lack the resources necessary to succeed. Sometimes, conflict or poor management undermines the goals of the collaboration. Throughout this research, the Sustained Collaboration Network argues that there are

#WickedProblemsinWellness: Financial Wellness in Systems of Care

“The first wealth is health.” American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson stated this in 1860, and it continues to ring true today. But what exactly is the link between wealth and wellbeing? Health is considered one of the most critical pillars of everyday life, and finances are often regarded as equally essential. Traditionally, discussions around health primarily revolve around physical and mental wellbeing, often overlooking the profound impact of financial wellness

Adopting a Multi-Pillar Solution to Address Social Determinants of Health

In the ongoing pursuit of improving public health outcomes, tackling Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) has emerged as a top concern for regulatory agencies and community-based organizations (CBOs) across the United States. This prioritization stems from recognizing that individuals’ well-being is not solely determined by access to healthcare services but is profoundly influenced by social and economic factors such as housing, nutrition, and education. Failure to resolve these health-related social