Chong & Jones Consulting

31/05/2024

There are many ways to assist for-purpose organisations, one of those ways is to help them understand their community and its needs. Completing surveys requires you to spend no money and only a small amount of time to make an impact! If you live in the Huon Valley (Tas) and would like to assist your local community centre, please take this short survey to help them help others!

It’s been 3 years since we went out to our community and asked about what YOU wanted from your Neighbourhood House. When we released our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, we adapted the way we operate and the services we provide in response to the community’s voice. We’ve consistently based our activities on 4 major themes:

- Connect Community
- Support People
- Create Opportunities, and
- Encourage Local Leadership

Now it’s your turn to tell us about the next 3 years. Our survey is primed and ready to go. It’s being run by an external company, so is 100% anonymous. Please be candid in your responses, we want the centre to work for you. There’s also a chance to win one of 2 $50 gift cards.

Link is here: https://chongjones.com.au/geco

If you have any challenges with the technology, we'd be happy to help you at GeCo.

07/05/2024

Do good intentions always lead to good outcomes? It’s time to look deeper...

Join Philippa Chong as they explore the importance of understanding and evaluating all the ripples for purpose actions create throughout our communities. They will share real-world stories from the Rotary Club of Hobart and inspire you to take action and help maximise our collective impact.

Philippa is an economist, Australian lawyer, data scientist and runs their own consultancy firm supporting non-profits to navigate the complexities of evaluating impact.

Join us on 11 May to help Philippa and our other speakers and performers, as they share their ideas worth spreading.

17/04/2024

Thrilled to have been interviewed by Helen Shield on ABC Tasmania Evening, discussing the vital importance of charity evaluation! 🎙️ It was an incredible opportunity to share insights into how evaluating charities can maximize impact and transparency which my TEDx talk will be diving into.

Tune in to hear our conversation starting at 2:09 in the link below, or even better come listen to a range of ideas at TEDxHobart!

[I note that I made an error (radio nerves!) private entities spend 2.9x more on IT than charities (Paying what it takes, Social Ventures Australia, 2022)]

Ease into your evening.

15/04/2024

Did you know that 30 years ago, the UN recognised LGBTIQA+ rights as human rights for the first time ever? This milestone not only helped end the criminalisation of homosexuality here in Tasmania – it's continued to pave the way for progress globally ever since!

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating the tireless work of advocates who helped change the world for the better. The historic moment was commemorated with the unveiling of the 'Changing the World' artwork at Salamanca Art Centre

05/02/2024

This February, let's partner to elevate your non-profit's effectiveness. We are here to transform your IT systems so they work for you, make actionable sense of your data, optimise your processes, and strengthen your policy and social advocacy work.

We can also assist in building evaluation readiness, developing program logic, surveying your consumers, or refining your strategic approach. With a friendly touch and professional expertise, we're ready to guide you every step of the way.

No matter where you're starting, we tailor our approach to meet you there. Plus, our initial chat is completely obligation-free, designed to understand your goals and explore how we can assist.

Ready to transform your organisation's impact? Let's chat

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08/12/2023

Image Description: A festive-themed offer of free support to for-purpose organisations over the next few weeks to celebrate Chong & Jones Consulting’s first Christmas. The offer is for a few hours of free assistance for non-profit organisations to simplify spreadsheets, automate admin processes and build basic dashboards. Places are limited. The offer is available by emailing [email protected] or calling (03) 9000 8950. Consultations and the first few hours of support are entirely free

27/11/2023

Struggling to harness the power of data to tell your organisation’s story and showcase impact? Or, facing challenges with technology that doesn't quite support your needs, along with limited access to affordable and skilled technical guidance? You're not alone.

A recent survey* of over 1,000 nonprofits highlighted the very issues we encounter in our work: indecipherable data, systems that hinder rather than help, and the difficulty of making decisions without the necessary data support.

The biggest challenge organisations are facing is using data to tell their stories and prove their outcomes, with only 22% of charities equipped with systems that help demonstrate impact. Without supportive technology, and access to affordable and skilled technical advice, organisations are facing their own digital divide.

We understand the intricate environment nonprofits navigate, dealing with increasing demands from clients, communities, and funders. Our commitment is to simplify this complexity and guide non-profits through it, assisting them in overcoming technical, data, and policy challenges.

If you want an obligation free chat, please don't hesitate to contact us on (03) 9000 8950 or [email protected]

*Infoxchange, Digital Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector 2023 Report.

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27/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Chong & Jones Consulting!

Our mission is to support for-purpose organisations in leveraging data, policy and technology effectively, ensuring their stories and impact shine through.

If you're involved with a for-purpose faced with challenges in these areas, we invite you to explore our services and see how we might collaborate.

You can read about how we can help through the link, or get in contact with us:
📩 [email protected]
☎️ (03) 9000 8950