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Inspired Nonprofit Leadership

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Fix Your Board

Are you ready to stop wasting time on ineffective board meetings? Are you ready to focus, instead, on what will actually move the needle for your nonprofit?

Join me for a value-packed session on how to re-organize your Board to transform their impact, in 5 easy steps.

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... and save my sanity

Get More Staff

If you’re constantly trying to do more, never feel like there’s enough hours in the day and rarely get to be strategic in your role because you’re stuck in the weeds of running your nonprofit, not directing it (yes, I see you) ... You probably need more staff!!

Join my upcoming training on The 4 Part Framework For Staffing Up!

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... and reclaim my time

Make More Impact

Discover how to reclaim your valuable time and get laser-focused on the strategies that will really move the needle for your nonprofit with my signature system, The Impact Method™️. If your days feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole and you’re exhausted by the relentlessness of it all (and feel like this is NOT what you signed up for), this is for you.

Apply for your invitation to a special VIP Training "How To Reclaim Your Time... and Get Laser-Focused On The Strategies That Will Really Move The Needle For Your Nonprofit"

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Episode #249: Make A Bigger Impact With Qualitative Data

In this episode of "Inspired Nonprofit Leadership," host Sarah Olivieri is joined by data expert Rachel Sacks, to discuss the powerful role of qualitative data in nonprofit operations. From innovative methods like PhotoVoice to practical implementation strategies, this episode is a must-listen for those aiming to make data-driven decisions and enhance the effectiveness of their programs. Dive in and learn how to harness the power of qualitative data to bring your nonprofit's mission to the next level.

My guest for this episode is Rachel Sacks.

Rachel Sacks, MPH, President of Leading Healthy Futures, has more than 15 years of experience in the public health and nonprofit sector. She supports health and human services nonprofits by helping them to conceptualize, define, and actualize new ideas for grant opportunities; identify and meet community needs; and gain greater strategic clarity through effective and engaging facilitations. She has extensive experience working with community health centers, local public health departments, and other health nonprofits on mixed-methods needs assessments, planning projects, and grants to help understand barriers to care and improve access across diverse communities. Rachel’s prior experience includes time at the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and the Center for Jewish Genetics. She graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Science in Human Culture, and holds a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences from UIC.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

Best practices for qualitative data collection
Importance of mixed methods assessments
Examples of qualitative methods: Interviews, Focus Groups, Town Halls, and more
Innovative qualitative methods: PhotoVoice, Walking & Windshield Surveys
Practical tips for incorporating qualitative data regularly
Budget considerations for qualitative research
Strategic planning and the role of qualitative data

Connect with Rachel!

https://leadinghealthyfutures.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sacks-mph/