Behavioral Science Research Institute

What is a needs assessment? One of the products we produce for clients is a needs assessment, a deliverable required by funders that is often the first step before developing a program. This assessment serves as justification for funding and demonstrates that an organization understands the needs of a community and what they are asking for. Its results also help inform future programming by understanding what a community needs for a given topic area affecting their members. To produce a needs assessment, we combine both qualitative and quantitative data. This can come in the form of focus groups and town halls, combined with analysis of large county or federal data sets. From here we produce a document that can then be shared back to funders. Every client we work with has different needs and priorities for their funder, and we are careful to tailor each needs assessment created to the unique program they are working to create. #BSRI #NeedsAssessment #DataForAction

Marilynn Morales is the Operations Associate at BSRI, where she plays a key role in office management and administration. She supports the team in work such as office purchasing, insurance and business registration requirements, supply management, and supporting financial processes. Marilynn also oversees tech and software management, ensuring smooth operations for the organization. A key feature of Marilynn’s work is also her branding of all deliverables, ensuring that BSRI's core values and mission are consistently conveyed through every interaction, reinforcing the organization’s strategic vision. Marilynn gets to flex her creative muscles by creating branded icons and visuals to convey report findings and recommendations in innovative and digestible ways. Passionate about public health, particularly mental health and substance misuse, she is committed to aligning BSRI’s work with the needs of clients and stakeholders. Outside of work, Marilynn is a Miami native who enjoys making people laugh. She's a proud cat lady with two cats, Klaus and Jill. We’re grateful to Marilynn for keeping our organization running smoothly through all of her hard work! #BSRI #Operations #branding #publichealth

We recently gathered to celebrate the season of gratitude with a team potluck! It was a joy to share in good food and even better company. We're grateful for the hard work, dedication, and positive energy that each of our team members bring to the table every day. Here's to giving thanks for the people around us! ???? #BSRI #Gratitude #TeamBonding #SeasonOfThanks #GoodFoodGoodCompany

BSRI COO, Megan Hartman Diaz, recently attended the Wells Fargo Open For Business Fund: Asset Building Program National Cohort convening in Atlanta with our partners The Miami Foundation and Partners For Self-Employment, INC. Open for Business is a three-year, $100 million initiative funded by Wells Fargo that is supporting strategies led by community organizations across the country to prove asset ownership as a strong pathway toward wealth generation for small business owners. Attendees included representatives from Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. "Bringing everyone together to collaborate, connect, and begin to understand the broader view on measuring impact and integrating lessons learned was invigorating. Hearing from small business owners and experiencing the spaces and the communities they’ve built underscored the impact of the OFB funding for me," shared Megan. #BSRI #DataForAction #smallbusiness #wealthgeneration

Today marks the annual Give Miami Day. As the financial fuel for over 1,000 nonprofits, this community-wide event is The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative to help build a thriving Miami. If you’re considering donating, we encourage you to consider one of our partners! Your contributions go a long way in helping these organizations serve their local communities. Hope for Miami: https://bit.ly/3YxQzv0 LOTUS HOUSE WOMEN'S SHELTER: https://bit.ly/3YFDSy7 Gang Alternative, Inc.: https://bit.ly/3YZ7A2Q Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC): https://bit.ly/4ekxu5a Care 4 U Community Health Center: https://bit.ly/40wRlLq Banya Community Health Center: https://bit.ly/4eibcRJ See all organizations here: https://bit.ly/2ZBC6U6 #GiveMiamiDay #BSRI #donatenow

This past week, we swapped our desks for the stunning views of Jackson Hole, Wyoming for BSRI’s 2024 Annual Retreat. ?? Surrounded by crisp mountain air and fall foliage, we immersed ourselves in two days of purpose, connection, and growth. ?? From redefining professional excellence to building a shared vision for the future, our team explored bold strategies under this year’s theme: Leaping Forward: Building Foundations, Pushing Boundaries. Interactive sessions like vision boards and workflow design pushed us to think creatively about our work and our impact. ?? We balanced deep conversations with some fun team-building. These moments reminded us that collaboration flourishes when we bring our full selves to the table. Our retreat wasn’t just about what we accomplished—it was about how we did it: together, with trust and intention. As we head into 2025, we’re ready to push boundaries and make an even bigger impact. Angela Mooss, Megan Hartman Diaz, Melanie Gonzalez, Alexandra Rivas, Camillia Comeaux, Jack Vertovec, Marilynn Morales, Shawneaqua Edwards, MSPH, CGW, Andrew Barron, MPH, GStat, Joshua Evans, Jason Feldman, MPH #BSRI #TeamworkInAction #JacksonHole #teambuilding #workretreat #workculture

Members of our team just wrapped up our Leadership Book Series, culminating in the creation of each of their own unique leader personas. The book club allowed members to explore and define their leadership types, personality, motivations and goals. The group read two books: ??The Nine Types of Leader by James Ashton ??The Art of Caring Leadership by ??Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP? One of our favorite insights? “Brands with purpose grow, companies with purpose last, and people with purpose thrive.” Special thanks to Melanie Gonzalez and Shawneaqua Edwards, MSPH, CGW for sharing their perspectives!

This National Philanthropy Day, join us in celebrating the contributions of philanthropy and the individuals and organizations involved. We applaud their efforts to contribute to a better world and the well-being of society. Know someone who is a fantastic volunteer? Donates their money or time? Works for a philanthropic cause? Reach out to them today and recognize their work! #NationalPhilanthropyDay #BSRI #philanthropy

How do philanthropic organizations use the data we produce? The data that comes from our evaluations help philanthropic organizations and their grantees to cultivate conversations with boards of directors, the broader community, and each other. Once prepared with concrete data points, we provide them with the tools they need to tell their stories and demonstrate their impact within their communities. For example, we recently worked with Allegany Franciscan Ministries and its Board of Directors to evaluate their impact and inform future organizational priorities, processes, and initiatives. This impact evaluation allowed the organization to reflect and use data and wisdom gained to inform new funding opportunities. #BSRI #DataForAction #Evaluation #Philanthropy

??BSRI Client Sector: Philanthropy Philanthropists are key actors within the social sector, often providing necessary funds to organizations that seek to help the community. Our work with philanthropic organizations is threefold. 1??Data-Driven Insights for Philanthropic Organizations: We partner directly with philanthropic organizations, providing timely and easy-to-understand data to inform and enhance their priority initiatives. 2??Grant Support: We collaborate with philanthropic institutions organizations and their grantees to secure funding, enabling them to maximize their impact in the communities they serve. 3??Direct Grantee Assistance: We provide technical assistance to grantees and providers, and more broadly with community-based organizations, to ensure they receive the support they need to execute successfully. We understand philanthropic ecosystems and how they operate. This enables our team to hit the ground running and deploy our services efficiently to best support philanthropic partners. To see who we work with, visit: https://lnkd.in/efRF-znu #BSRI #DataForAction #philanthropy