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Meet our New Full Stack Developer, Josh Albert!
Alex Derr
January 22, 2021
The Development Team that brought you PARTNER continues to expand its size and capacity as we bring on another Full stack Engineer to our team. Josh Albert has several decades…
Types of Organizational Networks: 6 Ways to Organize a Network
Alex Derr
January 20, 2021
Organizational networks bring together numerous different organizations to work together and collaborate around a common purpose. However there are many different types of organizational networks, each oriented towards different goals…
Meet our New Research & Evaluation Manager, Kaley Feenstra!
Alex Derr
January 15, 2021
Our Research and Data Science Team is growing quickly with the addition of several new staff members. This week, we’re excited to introduce you to Kaley Feenstra, our new Research…
Meet our New Data Scientist, Dr. Rose Hardy!
Alex Derr
January 14, 2021
VNL is growing and excited to welcome a new Data Scientist to our team, Dr. Rose Hardy. As a member of our Research and Data Science Team, Dr. Hardy will…
Digital Marketing for Networks, Coalitions & Alliances: Telling Your Network Story
Alex Derr
January 6, 2021
In the world of social impact, marketing is often viewed as a bit of a dirty word. However, at its core, marketing is about sharing what you have to offer…
2020 Year In Review
Alex Derr
December 21, 2020
Let’s be honest: 2020 hasn’t been easy for any of us. Social distancing has strained the connections we all have with family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. However despite this distance,…
How to Build Partnerships with Community Organizations
Alex Derr
December 11, 2020
Community partnerships are a powerful force for good when it comes to social change and impact. Building new connections with community organizations provides new ideas, resources and ways of thinking…
Clinical-to-Community Referrals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: VNL Receives Research Grant
Alex Derr
December 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO (December 2, 2020) – Visible Network Labs has has received funding for a Systems for Action research study assessing the capacity of community social services…
Organizational Network Analysis Questions: What Should You Ask Your Collaborators?
Alex Derr
November 23, 2020
Getting started on an organizational network analysis? It’s not easy coming up with a plan on your own. A lot of people struggle coming up with organizational network analysis questions…
VNL Wins the Prime Health Innovation Challenge for PARTNERme
Alex Derr
November 16, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO (November 18, 2020) – Visible Network Labs has been named the winner of the 7th annual Prime Health Innovation Challenge for their unique tech solution…
Prime Health Innovation Summit: Takeaways & Lessons Learned
Alex Derr
November 12, 2020
This past week, we had the privilege to pitch our newest healthcare innovation, PARTNERme, at the Prime Health Innovation Summit. This two-day event brought together hundreds of leaders from Colorado…
What is organizational network analysis and why is it so useful?
Alex Derr
November 5, 2020
You may have heard of a new methodology called organizational network analysis. It’s a similar process to social network analysis… but what is ONA, and why is it useful? It’s…
Building Better Networks | 20 Resources for Network Leaders, Funders & Evaluators
Alex Derr
November 2, 2020
More and more leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors are turning to networks of partners to reach shared goals. Networks help us leverage and share resources like funding, staff…
Social Connection Quotes | Our 33 Favorite Quotes
Alex Derr
October 16, 2020
In this age of COVID-19, separation and distance from our friends and loved ones is becoming the new normal. As our social connectedness is strained more than ever before, it’s…
We’re Prime Health Innovation Challenge Finalists!
Alex Derr
October 8, 2020
Last month we got the exciting news that we were chosen as one of seventeen semi-finalists for the Prime Health Innovation Challenge. Today, we learned that we are moving on…
Factors for Successful Collaboration: Process, Power & Platform
Alex Derr
September 24, 2020
This month during the 2020 Network Leadership Training Academy we explored ideas surrounding managing a network and collaboratives effectively. Dr. Darrin Hicks from the University of Denver joined us to share what…
Meet Our New Network Data Intern, Jake Watts
Alex Derr
September 21, 2020
This month we are excited to welcome a new member of our team! Jake Watts is joining Visible Network Labs as a Network Data Intern. He’ll be working with our…
Bringing an Equity Lens To Your Coalition or Network
Alex Derr
September 14, 2020
During the Network Leadership Training Academy August Session, Abby Charles joined us to discuss how equity plays a role in coalitions and networks of partners. Whether you’re working to improve…
VNL Is a Prime Health Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalist!
Alex Derr
August 24, 2020
Earlier this year, Visible Network Labs applied for Prime Health’s annual Innovation Challenge. This 6-month program advances healthcare through technological innovation, aiming to improve health equity, access, quality, and cost…
Sustaining Network Engagement | 5 Tips From the Field
Alex Derr
August 24, 2020
Last winter, we conducted a survey of network leaders to identify the top issues they’re dealing with. One of the top responses was sustaining network engagement: keeping partners involved and…
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