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Trends, insights and thought leadership on community matters by Wilder staff, volunteers, supporters and partners
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Managing Evaluation from the Program Manager’s Point of View
Much interest exists in evaluating and improving programs that serve our communities. Staff in nonprofit organizations and government agencies of all types want to know which services work and which… Read more »
Building a Stronger, More Diverse Mental Health Workforce
This past legislative session, Wilder partnered with NAMI Minnesota to advocate for legislation to strengthen our mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) treatment system. Our goal is to… Read more »
4 Practical Steps to Creating a Logic Model
A logic model is a useful tool to present your organization’s or program’s activities and expected outcomes. Learn tips for creating your own.
Storytelling With Data: Where Do I Begin?
A short primer on telling stories with data, courtesy of the data pros at Minnesota Compass.
Spring into Action 2021 with African American Babies Coalition and Projects
The African American Babies Coalition and Projects is a partnership among African American community stakeholders who promote the healthy development of African American babies across the Twin Cities.
Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Needs: How Do We Measure Improvement?
Both law enforcement and mental health advocates have long identified issues with how individuals with mental health and substance use needs are served. Sometimes called “social workers of last… Read more »
Self-Care is a Critical Investment in Ourselves to Support the People and the Causes that Matter to Us
It has been exactly a year since my family and I returned from a short trip to celebrate the end of spring break. My children never returned physically to school. The next day, I sat with our… Read more »