My mentor and friend, Donn Vickers, passed away last month at age 91. I first met Donn in 2002, when I was chosen to participate in a leadership development program. Donn’s death was an occasion to pause and reflect on the wisdom, insights, and lessons we learn from our mentors. I hope you are fortunate
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For 10 years, I served as the Community Development Director at the Ohio Arts Council, a state agency that funds artists and arts organizations with tax dollars. Like many funders, we required year-end final reports from grantees. I’ve never forgotten the day I called the Executive Director of a large organization we supported annually and
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Recently, I’ve spent time with smart, compassionate social sector leaders in Cincinnati and Columbus who are wrestling with the same reality: community needs are rising, funding is shrinking and unpredictable, burnout and workforce shortages are everywhere, and too many organizations are ending the year with deficits. Data confirms what we already feel in our bones—this
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One thing I’m most proud of at Measurement Resources Company (MRC) is the range of community challenges we help leaders address with impact measurement, needs assessments, data-informed planning, and fractional performance management. Recently, we began the day with a client discussing how to diagnose and measure the root causes of water pump failures across Malawi. Soon after, we talked with a state
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This month, we’re excited to feature someone whose leadership and vision shape every corner of Measurement Resources Company (MRC): our CEO, Christy Farnbauch. Instead of a traditional spotlight, we’re taking a more conversational, podcast‑inspired approach — the kind that feels like you’ve pulled up a chair and joined us for a thoughtful, energizing chat. Christy has spent her career as a leader
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On February 26th Measurement Resources Company (MRC) hosted their annual Social Impact party at Gateway Film Center, an independent film and visual arts exhibition venue located at 1550 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio. This special event brought together leaders throughout the social sector, celebrating their work and the impact made in our communities this
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Executive Director
Charly Bauer, executive director for Measurement Resources, leads the team of data analysts and subject matter experts to help purpose-driven organizations use measurement to move their missions forward. Prior to joining Measurement Resources in early 2022, Charly served as C-suite executive and co-founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, where he supported the growth of the company from one to 58 scoop shops in 16 cities. He also managed the company’s philanthropy efforts and led the organization through the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2013. He currently serves on nonprofit boards, including BuddyUp for Life and Besa, and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Columbus, the Short North Business Association and Short North Alliance, and the North Market Development Authority, where Jeni’s had its first retail location. Prior to Jeni’s, Charly served as a product manager at OCLC, Inc., the global library technology and research organization.
