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This document describes Social Insight, a social impact consulting firm. It outlines the company's mission to maximize social impact and minimize risk through innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Social Insight brings together complex systems and stakeholders to tackle challenges through systemic and equitable solutions. The company provides services in impact measurement, evaluation, philanthropic advising, facilitation, program development, and strategic partnerships. Testimonials praise the founder's collaborative approach and ability to enable organizations to explore possibilities and widen their views. Past clients include philanthropic organizations, non-profits, and workforce development initiatives.
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- 1. www.4socialinsight.com @4socialinsight nick@4socialinsight.com Social Insight Innovation Collaboration Impact Philanthropy We value STEPS: We respect process and growth We value TEAM: Collaborative and inclusive We value IMPACT: Outcome driven with process alignment We value TRUTH: Integrity is our highest calling OUR VALUES Our Mission: Social Insight seeks to positively affect the world by maximizing social impact and minimizing risk of philanthropic and investment dollars through innovation and social entrepreneurship. Providing a unique skillset and point of view that brings complex systems and stakeholders together; asking the right questions to tackle todays greatest opportunities. Todays challenges require systemic, holistic, culturally competent and equitable solutions. Impact Measurement & Evaluation Philanthropic Advising/ CSR Facilitator & Convener Innovation & Program Development Strategic Partnerships Scale Consulting (As a partner in CommonWise)
- 2. www.4socialinsight.com @4socialinsight nick@4socialinsight.com "Nick is an outstanding consultant with experience in the social sector, particularly nonprofit strategic thinking, as well workforce and education innovation. He is very good at connecting the dots and carrying the message top down, as well as bottom up. His collaborative approach allows all levels of the organization to engage, enabling clients to explore broadly while widening their views on what's possible. Kiko Suarez, VP of Communication & Innovation; Lumina Foundation Nick facilitated a Board retreat for Timmy Global Health. From our first meeting, Nick asked questions that challenged us to reflect, to see opportunities from a different perspective and enabled us to connect around common themes. He consistently demonstrated an ability to quickly synthesize information and viewpoints that helped us grow as a team and develop better ideas. He does so with a true heart for helping organizations grow and extend their impact. Emily C. Krueger, Board Chair, Timmy Global Health Lumina Foundation for Education -- Through a multi-year engagement, we are exploring the potential of innovation and impact investing in an effort to accelerate progress toward GOAL 2025. Through this effort, we have worked with: o Year Up o The Graduate! Network o Bridge EdU o Inside Track o Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) Marion County Commission on Youth- Program Evaluation & Quality Assessment Scott County Partnership & City of Scottsburg, IN- Worked with the Mayor's office, Economic Development Corp, Scott County Community Foundation and Scott County Partnership to design Partnership Works, a consortium of business leaders to address poverty, workforce related issues and turnover of entry level employees county wide. The Excel Centers - Worked to help design a Charter high school for adults who had previously dropped out. School now serves over 5000 adults at more than 10 sites in three states. Goodwill Talent Source - Merged a workforce initiative that connects employers with entry level job seekers who have received education, training and long term support. Timmy Global Health Design and facilitate a strategic board retreat leading to a scale plan and implementation strategy. PAST CLIENTS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE