First-of-its-Kind, Step-by-Step Guide to Data Collaboration Available for Communities, Nonprofits

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- nFocus Solutions™,the leading provider of performance management, training and outcome measurement solutions, will debut its groundbreaking Collective Ideas to Collective Impact at Communities for Change 2012. Communities for Change is nFocus' annual leadership symposium aimed at bridging the achievement gap in education through integrated school and community partnerships.

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Written on behalf of nFocus Solutions, the Guide is designed to assist local officials, schools' district leaders, nonprofit directors and foundation leaders who are considering joining the growing number of "collective impact" based collaborative initiatives. Drawn from interviews with leaders from Omaha's Building Bright Futures initiative and Boston's citywide youth collaborative, composed of the Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Boston After School and Beyond and Boston About Results, the Guide applies experiences and lessons learned while detailing the advantages to investing in a shared system, how to select a technology provider, effective training practices and how to sustain a long-term data effort.

"The path to success for the many multi-agency collaborations forming nationwide can be difficult to find, but with the tools and lessons learned from Omaha and Boston, our Guide can simplify the process," said Ananda Roberts, President of nFocus Solutions. "Collective Ideas to Collective Impact" is the first to break down collective impact into practical, key components that can help transform a collaboration's vision into real, enduring positive change in the communities they serve."

To download the Guide or to learn more information, visit nFocus.com. nFocus can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About nFocus Solutions™

nFocus Solutions™ is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and intelligent business solutions for the public sector. We are a leading provider of applications, services and technologies that community-based organizations, government agencies and public schools rely on to make their organizations more effective. Our high-quality data management and analysis software enable nFocus Solutions clients to achieve clear, well-defined results that change the world. Visit nfocus.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to learn more.

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