Heller Key has researched and developed a wide range of publications, tools and products on a variety of topic areas, from research reports and white papers to toolkits and curricula.
Producing publications and other products that are both grounded in research and best practices and at the same time accessible and usable for audiences is a hallmark of Heller Keys’ approach.
Below are select examples of the types of publications and topic areas spanning Karen Heller Key’s career:
Research Reports, White Papers, Toolkits and Articles
Policy and Practice focused
Overcoming Barriers, Bridging Disciplines & Developing New Approaches
State Human Services Model: Colorado as a Case Study for Policy Makers
Building the Consumer Voice: How Executive Functioning, Resilience and Leadership Capacity Are Leading the Way Policy & Practice Magazine, P.Basso, J.Gruendel, K.Key, J. Blaine and J. McReynolds, April 2015.
Two Generation Approaches to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in young families
Keeping Young People on Track in the Middle School Years: advancing evidence supported strategies
Profiles of Community Mobilizations on Early Childhood Learning
Effective Framing of policy communications on human services: why and how
Op Ed on Trayvon Martin tragedy
Tool Kits
Retaining and Developing High Potential Talent: Promising Practices Onboarding, Employee Mentoring & Succession Planning
Children First National Campaign Guide - targeted at local community agencies responding to inquiries generated by a nationwide PSA campaign
Volunteer Center Start Up Kit
Campaign Volunteers Guide - case studies and best practices for engaging volunteers in fundraising campaigns
The Book of Days - how to run a successful community wide volunteer engagement day
Organizational - operations, talent, structures and processes
Dues Structures of federated national nonprofits
The Frontline Nonprofit Human Services Workforce: methods for increasing financial stability
Democratizing Access To Human Services Information - using technology to help all Americans access services
Systems Change and Results Measurement - outcomes of a national roundtable
Key Documents Reviews - bylaws, board documents and processes, senior staff positions and search options
Survey Findings - of staff, regional and national volunteer leadership, on a variety of topics