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 […]
Data. It’s what drives some of the most important questions that organizations ask themselves: How do we maximize our time and resources? Do our products and services meet the needs of our customers? What can we be doing to better meet those needs? In the coming weeks we will be discussing how to make data […]
You may have seen the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau which reveals that poverty levels in the U.S. continue to hover at historically high levels. With nearly one in six Americans living in poverty, the new book, Investing In What Works for America’s Communities, aims to shed light on the most promising ideas […]
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, […]
Across the country green building is a growing trend in the world of affordable housing development. Early this year, FUND had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, which honors the efforts of both non-profit and for-profit developers to improve Chicago area neighborhoods. One of this year’s winners that we were most impressed […]
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?