By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. When you think of the phrase “back-to-school,” what’s the first word that comes to mind? Would you be surprised to know that for many that word is “stress?” Tracy Humphrey, Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist (PCMHT) and Provisional...
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What Are the Core Values of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care?
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Every program rests on certain core values, and the situation’s no different for the development of recovery-oriented systems of care. In the previous post, we’ve covered the basics of these systems. However, for communities and organizations to...
The Basics of Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, costs of substance abuse reach more than $740 billion every year, counting the costs related to health care, crime, and loss of productivity. The National Survey on Drug Use...
How to Develop a Viable Succession Plan for Your Organization
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Whenever a nonprofit loses a vital member of the team, such as an executive or a board member, it can be tough for the organization to balance existing operations while navigating the new transition. All parts of...
Metro Inclusive Health’s Project CARE Delivers Mental Health Services to LGBTQ Community
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. In his role as TCE Project Coordinator at Metro Inclusive Health, Tyrone Singletary knows that when most of his clients first walk through the door, they aren’t there with Project CARE in mind. Project CARE is dedicated...
Three Important Ways to Ensure Fundraising is Tied to Programming
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. All nonprofits have two essential sectors that ensure organizational success: fundraising and programming. The two teams help advance the entire objective goal of the nonprofit – which always means that they need to work well on their...
3 Ways Cause-Related Marketing Is Beneficial for Your Nonprofit
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. In 2016, cause-related marketing was a 2 billion dollar industry, and it’s safe to assume the number has only grown since then. Even though it’s not a new idea, cause-related marketing is gaining steam from all the...
Four Effective Ways to Manage Grant Funding
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. Grant seeking is the lifeblood activity of nonprofits. As a way of providing funds to nonprofits, it’s essential that these organizations perfect their grant management processes. It’s not a straightforward task by any means, as it involves...
A conversation with Amanda Walker of CADA for PTSD Awareness Month
By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. CADA’s Amanda Walker has helped countless people turn their lives around during her nearly dozen years of fieldwork in New Orleans. For many of those she has helped, their troubles have a common thread: trauma. “New Orleans...
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3 Capacity-Building Activities Your Nonprofit Needs By Turnaround Life FACEBOOKFACEBOOKTWITTERTWITTERLINKEDINLINKEDINEMAILEMAIL0 COMMENTSCOMMENTS As the most critical process that ensures the long-term success of an organization, capacity building is not something nonprofits should ignore. Quite the opposite, actually; capacity building should be a priority for every nonprofit looking to grow. However, it can be challenging...