In this week’s post, we will take a look at one of the most complex phases of the entire market study: data analysis. Because of this complexity and the skill required to successfully conduct data analysis, FUND Consulting recommends using a third party organization with extensive experience in market analysis. As discussed last week, the […]
The data collection and data analysis phases of the market study mark the point at which the project begins to uncover the information that will be used to guide an organization’s strategic decision making. In this week’s post we will discuss the first of these two key phases: data collection. In these phases of the […]
As we laid out in our last post, FUND Consulting utilizes a four-phased approach for market study projects. The focus of the initial phase of the project is to gain a thorough understanding of the organization’s research and data needs as well as to develop the appropriate key research questions and research tools. Organizational Assessment […]
In this week’s post, we will dive a little deeper into the market study by taking a look at why an organization would conduct a market study and how FUND Consulting approaches the market study process. Why Would an Organization Need a Market Study? As we discussed last week, the market study or market analysis […]
In recent months, there has been an increasing amount of discussion around social impact bonds (SIBs). Also known as Pay for Success (PFS) financing, social impact bonds are an emerging model of financing that connects government with private and philanthropic investors to fund social programs. According to the Nonprofit Finance Fund’s Pay for Success Initiative, […]
Recently the CDFI Fund announced the award recipients for the FY 2012 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Programs. The FY 2012 award announcement was the largest in the CDFI Fund’s history, and a record 210 CDFI’s received a combined $186,853,456 in Financial Assistance (FA) and Technical Assistance (TA) awards. […]
We are excited to announce that FUND partners Ruth Barber and Lolita Sereleas will present on panels at two upcoming conferences in October. First, Ruth and Lolita will be speaking on two panels at the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Annual Conference in San Antonio on Wednesday, October 18 including: Identifying Opportunity: Using Market Analysis to […]
As the name of our blog indicates, making smart decisions based on reliable data is a vital component of strategic planning and management. Armed with quality data and information, organizations can make informed strategic decisions and maximize the success and impact of products and services to meet the need and demand in current and/or potential […]
If you are a CDFI, nonprofit, or community and economic development professional, there are a number of interesting conferences that will be taking place in the coming months. Head over to FUND Consulting’s opportunities page to learn more. What upcoming conferences do you and your organization plan to attend?
The CDFI Fund has announced the availability of up to $5 billion in tax credit allocations for the 2012 NMTC allocation round. The goal of the NMTC Program is to spur new or increased investments into operating businesses and real estate projects located in low-income communities. The NMTC Program attracts investment capital to low-income communities […]