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Ask Nicole: Partnering with Other Consultants

Nicole Clark Consulting

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During a recent partnership experience, a consulting organization contacted me to gauge my interest in developing a proposal for a multi-year project for a funder. The post Ask Nicole: Partnering with Other Consultants appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Ask Nicole: We’ve Hired Too Many Consultants

Nicole Clark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s been a while since I’ve touched on a consulting-specific topic, and this month’s Ask Nicole touches on something I’ve been noticing over the past year. Why do nonprofits hire consultants? Specifically, why do nonprofits hire multiple consultants at the same time?

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Ask Nicole: Using Social Work Skills as a Consultant

Nicole Clark Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A few months ago, I mentioned that I’ll be limiting the content I create around starting and running a consulting practice. The post Ask Nicole: Using Social Work Skills as a Consultant appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. But I had a conversation with social work colleague recently that I couldn’t want to share!

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Liberty Protection Safeguards: consultation launched on implementation and new MCA code

Community Care

MARCH 17, 2022

The govrnment today launched its long-awaited consultation on implementing the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and a revised code of practice on the Mental Capacity Act 2005. “We expect that responses [to the consultation] will be very detailed and will take time to work through to get the Liberty Protection Safeguards right.

Consultation Government

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Welsh Government consulting on eliminating profit-making provision for children in care

Community Care

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on plans to eliminate profit-making residential and fostering provision for children in care. As of March 2021, the rate of Welsh children in care was 115.3 per 10,000 of the population, far above the 67 per 10,000 for their English counterparts.

Consultation Government Administration Foster Care

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Ask Nicole: Reflecting on 8 Years of Full Time Consulting

Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 6, 2024

Today, I’m reflecting on the journey of being a consultant, 8 years after leaving my full time job. The post Ask Nicole: Reflecting on 8 Years of Full Time Consulting appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Then I wanted to start a nonprofit. Social workers aren’t taught about self-employment or being [.]

Consultation Social Worker

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Consulting, Advocacy, and Impact With Zander Keig

The New Social Worker

APRIL 16, 2023

Zander Keig shares his perspective as a 56-year-old first-generation American of Mexican heritage (Latino) trans man, TBI survivor, and neurodivergent first-generation college graduate. Zander was NASW 2020 Social Worker of the Year.

Consultation Advocacy Social Worker

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Ask Nicole: Be Honest About Your Organizational Culture

Nicole Clark Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If there’s anything I’ve hated about a consulting project, it most likely stems from the organization I worked with, and less about the actual project. In some ways, the process of securing a new consultant or consulting team mirrors the process of recruiting and [.].

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Revised MCA code of practice ‘still under discussion’ two years after consultation on changes

Community Care

MAY 12, 2024

Revisions to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 code of practice are still under discussion two years after proposed changes were consulted upon. That was the message from care minister Helen Whately in response to a parliamentary question from shadow justice minister Alex Cunningham earlier this month. Whately sidestepped the question.

Consultation Mental Health Government Disability

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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MARCH 29, 2024

LCSW, is a tech consultant for universities, social work departments, and social work agencies. He researches technology and child welfare and enjoys integrating emerging technologies in the classroom and as a field instructor. Melanie Sage , Ph.D.,

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LCSW LMSW Confidentiality Clinic

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3 Reliable Ways to Supercharge Your Stress Management Plan

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 16, 2023

Bailey Consultants YouTube Channel. Meet with a stress management consultant or coach to discuss your needs. I am a Stress Management Consultant in addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal, as a Stress Management Consultant, is to help you to lower your stress levels to manageable levels.

Consultation Anxiety Clinic Depression

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Ask Nicole: The Best Way to Follow Up with Former Clients

Nicole Clark Consulting

MARCH 1, 2022

The post Ask Nicole: The Best Way to Follow Up with Former Clients appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. This Executive Director had previously been a Co-Executive Director for a client organization I worked with [.].

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Celebrating Pragati-IRHDP founders day!

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JANUARY 5, 2024

On 18 December the project had a one-day Expert consultation workshop on ‘Co-creating spaces and empowering tribal communities’ aimed to promote cooperation and knowledge exchange among organizations who engaged in the sphere of education, health, and livelihood. The chief guest for the programme was Mr. Vithal Nadkarni.

Consultation Mental Health Schools Engagement

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Ask Nicole: Why Strategic Plans Usually Fail

Nicole Clark Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post Ask Nicole: Why Strategic Plans Usually Fail appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. If you’re a nonprofit leader, strategic planning might be top of mind for you. Whether you’re considering the best time to start strategic planning or [.]

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The Evolution of Library Social Work

Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2024

MSW, a consultant who runs Social Work Consulting Services for Libraries. Soon, libraries started approaching Dr. Wahler from all over the world, and a little over two years ago she ventured out on her own to lead a consulting business where she helps libraries build social work programs of their own.

Psychosocial Mental Health LMSW Social Worker

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Ask Nicole: How Do I Avoid Mission Creep?

Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2021

I recently took a week off from client and partner consulting work to catch up on some administrative tasks that have been piling up. appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. One of my tasks was revamping my website, focusing on easier navigation (in some cases, redesigning web pages) and clarifying [.].

Consultation Administration

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Try This: In Person vs Online Workshop Prep

Nicole Clark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Try This: In Person vs Online Workshop Prep appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Now I see that online workshops aren’t easier or harder; they just have their own set of quirks. There’s benefits and drawbacks to [.]

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What Does Reproductive Justice Actually Look Like?

Nicole Clark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. It is also a strategy for bringing together social justice movements. But also, [.] The post What Does Reproductive Justice Actually Look Like?

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6 Tips for Navigating Workplace Bullying in Social Work

The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Document your experience and consult with others. Workplace bullying can have unhealthy effects on the person targeted and on services provided in the social work setting. These and other strategies help in navigating this difficult situation.

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Five Steps to Planning your Social Work Program’s Self-Study: CSWE Accreditation

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JUNE 30, 2023

Editor’s note: Melissa Freedman, MSW, is a social work educator and consultant specializing in leadership, supervision, administration, and quality management and assurance. And lastly, do you need an external consultant to aid your team in fully writing to the minimum threshold requirements of the accreditation standards?

Administration Consultation Adoption Anxiety

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Try This: Check In on Your Strategic Plan

Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2022

The post Try This: Check In on Your Strategic Plan appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. A strategic plan, in short, is a written document that outlines an organization’s mission, vision, the context the plan [.].

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The Key to Making Actionable Logic Models

Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 10, 2023

The post The Key to Making Actionable Logic Models appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. When logic models are viewed in connection to other tools you have at your disposal, that also increases [.]

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Your Staff Knows Your Programs Better Than You

Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2022

The post Your Staff Knows Your Programs Better Than You appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Your staff knows your programs so much in fact, that when you report to your board of directors or engage new funders, you rely heavily on them to provide [.].

Consultation Engagement

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Should We Have a Role in This Partnership?

Nicole Clark Consulting

MARCH 22, 2023

appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. I do this as I’d rather an organization choose the best person for their needs, rather than solely [.] The post Should We Have a Role in This Partnership?

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Ask Nicole: Improving Capacity vs. Scaling Up

Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2022

The post Ask Nicole: Improving Capacity vs. Scaling Up appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. This is inspired by a comment I heard several months ago about a colleague’s frustration with their organization’s focus on scaling quickly, with little regard to making [.].

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Ask Nicole: Our Programs Are Outdated

Nicole Clark Consulting

JULY 4, 2023

The post Ask Nicole: Our Programs Are Outdated appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. To effectively serve their communities and achieve their mission, nonprofits must constantly adapt and evolve. One crucial aspect of this evolution is updating program design and [.]

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Before You Start Collecting Data, Read This

Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

The post Before You Start Collecting Data, Read This appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Based on feedback from the organization’s Leadership Circle, there was a gradual decrease in volunteer shift sign-ups, and as [.]

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Try This: Data Sense Making

Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Try This: Data Sense Making appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. You may even have data. What do you do with it? Let’s try data sense making. Data sense making is a [.]

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Why Staff Are Struggling with Your Programs

Nicole Clark Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

The post Why Staff Are Struggling with Your Programs appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Now, drawing on the voices of staff (as well as my personal experiences being on staff) I see the need for more balanced considerations in what participants experience in the program and what staff experience when implementing [.]

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Try This: Update Your Logic Model

Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post Try This: Update Your Logic Model appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. So, let’s update your program’s logic model! This activity is ideal for: Anyone responsible for [.]

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How “Sending the Elevator Back Down” Promotes Equity

Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post How “Sending the Elevator Back Down” Promotes Equity appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Ideally, mentoring is mutually beneficial, provides routine exchange of perspectives, and builds on knowledge and trust. Mentorship [.].

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Stop Prioritizing “One Size Fits All” Solutions

Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2023

The post Stop Prioritizing “One Size Fits All” Solutions appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. From a program evaluation perspective, we understand that a program’s location presents both challenges and opportunities, as the physical location (whether it’s an actual neighborhood or virtual) is often as unique as [.]

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Ask Nicole: Why Logic Models Set Nonprofits Up for Failure

Nicole Clark Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

The post Ask Nicole: Why Logic Models Set Nonprofits Up for Failure appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. Understanding programs and all their many parts helps me determine an appropriate evaluation strategy, consisting of data collection and analysis, engaging participants in the process of [.]

Consultation Engagement

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Ask Nicole: What is a Public Health Social Worker?

Nicole Clark Consulting

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. There are two things I know for sure about social work and public health: One: Social work and public health are naturally complimentary fields, perfect partners in improving community health and wellbeing. Two: People are just as confused about what public health is as [.]

Social Worker Consultation

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Ask Nicole: My Favorite Reproductive Justice Resources

Nicole Clark Consulting

APRIL 11, 2023

The post Ask Nicole: My Favorite Reproductive Justice Resources appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. The discussion will provide a brief overview of the Reproductive Justice framework, its connections to CREE, and recommendations for utilizing CREE when evaluating sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice programs.

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Try This: Prioritizing Data Findings

Nicole Clark Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The post Try This: Prioritizing Data Findings appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. From funders and program participants to community leaders and policy makers, data you’ve gleaned from focus groups, informant interviews, and [.].

Interviewing Consultation

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Create Your Board of Directors Balance & Alignment Plan

Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2023

The post Create Your Board of Directors Balance & Alignment Plan appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. When these issues arise, it’s time to develop a plan for addressing them. I’ve been increasingly [.]

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Ask Nicole: Applying Reproductive Justice Beyond Programs & Services

Nicole Clark Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

The post Ask Nicole: Applying Reproductive Justice Beyond Programs & Services appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. While program design, monitoring and evaluation go hand in hand, it can be difficult to envision how this framework looks beyond programs and services. [.].

Consultation Engagement

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Try This: Move Away from Funder-Driven Evaluation

Nicole Clark Consulting

MARCH 15, 2023

The post Try This: Move Away from Funder-Driven Evaluation appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. During the conversation, I shared an evaluation struggle: Evaluation is used to meet funder expectations, instead of serving as a learning tool for [.]

Interventional Consultation

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Be Grassroots and Data Driven

Nicole Clark Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post Be Grassroots and Data Driven appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. You’re navigating being responsive to the communities you serve, providing services and programming that provide a more just and equitable world, while also being responsive to demands on your organizational capacity. [.].

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Closest to the Problem, Closest to the Solution

Nicole Clark Consulting

JULY 12, 2023

The post Closest to the Problem, Closest to the Solution appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. They need funding to survive, but also wished they didn’t have to depend on philanthropy to sustain their [.]

Consultation Engagement

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The IFSW statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development

International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development.

Consultation Social Worker

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Ask Nicole: Should Research Come Before Evaluation?

Nicole Clark Consulting

JUNE 6, 2023

appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting. I also just finished a course in evaluations within education and training. My first assignment is to distinguish [.] The post Ask Nicole: Should Research Come Before Evaluation?

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IFSW Advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future

International Federation of Social Workers

AUGUST 18, 2024

IFSW United Nations Commission representatives Dr Sebastian Cordoba and Evelyn Tomaszewski attended the latest UN Summit of the Future consultation forum advocating for more collaborative, transparent and accountable action. The […]

Advocacy Consultation