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Author: Alex Derr

Social Network Analysis Relational Philanthropy
Blogs

Harnessing Social Network Analysis and Mapping for Relational Philanthropy

In a recent insightful article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Kathleen Boyle and Tracy L. McFerrin emphasize the transformative potential of centering relationships in philanthropy. They advocate for fostering meaningful relationships, promoting shared learning, and developing a standard of conduct to enhance relational philanthropy.

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PARTNER CPRM Q3 Updates
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12 Exciting New PARTNER CPRM Features Released This Summer

At Visible Network Labs, we constantly look out for opportunities to improve our platform, tools, and services to meet our customer’s evolving needs. The past few weeks have been no exception! During the past three months, we’ve released nearly a dozen significant improvements to PARTNER

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Understanding CPRM
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Understanding CPRM: A Strategic Tool for Enhancing Community Collaboration

In the realm of community collaboration, effective relationship management is crucial for achieving impactful outcomes. Inspired by Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Community Partner Relationship Management (CPRM) offers a unique approach that incorporates systems thinking, Social Network Analysis (SNA), and network science to optimize the

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Publications

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: a social network analysis

This newly published study leveraged SNA using PARTNER CPRM to quantify relational changes in community organizations working collaborative to prevent veteran suicide. Read the abstract and the full study below. Suicide among Veterans remains a grave concern in the United States, with an average of

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How to Build a Community Network
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How to Build a Community Network: Lessons From Network Science

Community networks are essential in tackling wide-ranging societal challenges such as public health, education, equity, and environmental sustainability. These networks, which comprise individuals, organizations, and stakeholders, collaborate to spearhead change and implement solutions. In this article, we’ll introduce some important actionable insights from network science

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Measure Relationship Quality with SNA
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How Do You Measure the “Strength” of a Relationship Using SNA?

Understanding the strength of relationships within a network is crucial for anyone involved in community partnerships, collaborative projects, or organizational networks. Whether you are working in healthcare, education, environmental advocacy, or any other field, measuring the strength of these relationships can inform your strategies, enhance

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Transformational Systems Change for Community Health with PARTNER CPRM
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Transformational Systems Change for Community Health with PARTNER CPRM

In today’s rapidly evolving health landscape, addressing global health challenges requires more than isolated interventions. A comprehensive systems perspective is crucial, as highlighted in a growing body of literature advocating for a holistic approach to health systems strengthening.  However, after a decade of cross-sector attempts

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