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The Performance Imperative

Top nonprofit leaders from around the country, including First Place CEO Sam Cobbs, undertook a yearlong, collaborative effort to develop a clear definition of a “high performance organization.” The result is The Performance Imperative: A framework for social-sector excellence (PI).

The PI is a jargon-free guide to the key organizational disciplines for achieving high performance. Watch a short intro video and download your copy.

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Investing in Our Staff: This Month’s Focus on High Quality Engagement

By Kwamane Harris, Director of Practice Development  At First Place for Youth, we know that the strength of our services depends […]

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We Ask 18-Year-Olds to Do What Most Adults Can’t 

By Thomas G. Lee  On their 18th birthday, thousands of young people in foster care receive a message they never […]

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Foster Youth Are Your Solution to America’s Skills Gap 

By Erica Waterford, Vice President of Education & Employment, First Place for Youth  American businesses are facing a critical labor […]

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