{"id":858,"date":"2026-01-15T19:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/?p=858"},"modified":"2026-01-22T18:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T18:12:10","slug":"a-road-map-to-resources-from-the-nicholson-foundation-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/a-road-map-to-resources-from-the-nicholson-foundation-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"A Road Map to Resources from The Nicholson Foundation Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blue-custom-blog-bg\">\n<p>The Nicholson Foundation\u2019s work to advance meaningful change in New Jersey\u2019s safety net service system was captured in its 2021 book <em>Changing Systems, Changing Lives: Reflecting on 20 Years.<\/em> Through stories about exemplary projects and related text, the book showed how the foundation put six guiding themes into action through grants and diverse partnerships. The result was real systems change that benefitted individuals, families, and communities. The six themes are:<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-blog\">\n<div>\n<ul class=\"list-blog-style\">\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Engaging with Government for Systems Change<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Elevating Best Practices and Building Evidence<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Finding and Nurturing Effective Partnerships<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Investing in Organizational Nuts and Bolts<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Tackling Complex Problems with Multiple and Complementary Solutions<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\"><strong>Developing Future Leaders<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"spacer-fix-p\">Though the Foundation closed in December 2021, its work has lived on through ongoing efforts to promote <em>Changing Systems<\/em>. One outcome of these efforts was a scholarly paper that helped to make the Foundation\u2019s approach broadly accessible to researchers, academics, and philanthropists. \u201cA Framework for Creating Systems Change,\u201d by Drs. William Brown and Wynn Rosser presented a new research-grounded model for systems change. All of the model\u2019s seven components reflected themes in <em>Changing Systems<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the paper, Dr. Brown and Dr. Kimberly Boller, former Executive Director of The Nicholson Foundation, co-hosted a May 2025 webinar, <em>Unlocking Systems Thinking: Tools for Transformation<\/em>. The webinar explored systems thinking principles and their critical role in driving meaningful change in complex social systems, such as education, health, and human services.<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation\u2019s <strong>News and Blogs<\/strong> website is another way the Foundation is promoting <em>Changing Systems<\/em> and the Framework for Systems Change model. Importantly, each post in the blog contains a LEARN MORE section, with links to useful websites and other resources. This post presents a roadmap to the LEARN MORE resources in the blog\u2019s four series: Key Takeaways, A Framework for Systems Change in Action, Then &#038; Now, and News Stories. These resources provide a wealth of information for organizations who wish to create lasting positive change in their communities.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>First and Foremost<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-blog-style\">\n<li><span class=\"black-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/changing-systems-changing-lives-book-request\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Receive or download<\/strong><\/a> a free copy of <em>Changing Systems, Changing Lives: Reflecting on 20 Years.<\/em> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"black-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarworks.gvsu.edu\/tfr\/vol15\/iss4\/9\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a> \u201cA Framework for Creating Systems Change,\u201d by Dr. William Brown, Director of Texas A&#038;M University\u2019s Center for Nonprofits &#038; Philanthropy, and Dr. Wynn Rosser, former President and CEO of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation. <em>The Foundation Review<\/em> 2023;15(4):50-6.<\/em> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"blue-font\">Explore the <em>Unlocking Systems Thinking: Tools for Transformation<\/em> webinar:<\/span><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"black-li\">\u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a><\/strong> video blog segments from the webinar.<\/span><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"black-li\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025_05_13_Systems-Change-Webinar-Resources-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Download<\/strong><\/a> the list of books, reports, and other resources prepared for the webinar.<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"black-li\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/bush.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Visit<\/strong><\/a> the websites of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bush.tamu.edu\/nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Center for Nonprofits &#038; Philanthropy<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bush.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Bush School of Government and Public Service<\/strong><\/a> at Texas A&#038;M University.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<h2>The LEARN MORE Roadmap<\/h2>\n<p><!--TABLE--><\/p>\n<table class=\"nicholson-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Explore Changing Systems, Changing Lives Book Themes<\/th>\n<th>Read About the Theme in this Blog Series<\/th>\n<th>Learn About Issues and Programs Featured in the Blog Series<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=24\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 2:<\/a><\/span> Engaging with Government for Systems Change<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/engaging-with-government-for-systems-change\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.preferredbehavioral.org\/in-home-recovery-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">In-Home Recovery Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oirap.rutgers.edu\/ResearchCenters\/center.aspx?id=3379\" target=\"_blank\">Youth Education and Employment Success Center (YE2S)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=34\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 3:<\/a><\/span> Elevating Best Practices and Building Evidence for New Jersey<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/elevating-best-practices-and-building-evidence\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/elevating-best-practices-and-building-evidence-scaling-and-replicating\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong class=\"black-strong\">Behavioral Health Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.shu.edu\/documents\/privacy-conf-state-ag-actors-panel-integrating-behaviorial-health-nj.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Integration of Behavioral and Physical Health Care: Licensing and Reimbursement Barriers and Opportunities in New Jersey,<\/a> Seton Hall University School of Law, 2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/integrationacademy.ahrq.gov\/expert-insight\/success-stories\/cherokee-health-systems\" target=\"_blank\">Cherokee Health Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ubhc.rutgers.edu\/education\/center-for-integrated-care\/integrated-care-education.xml\" target=\"_blank\"> Integrated Care Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysteps.org\/resources\/new-jersey-sustainability-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">HealthySteps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <strong class=\"black-strong\">Telehealth<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectecho.rutgers.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Project ECHO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=48\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 4:<\/a><\/span> Finding and Nurturing Effective Partnerships<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/finding-and-nurturing-effective-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/finding-and-nurturing-effective-partnerships-the-new-jersey-health-care-quality-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action: The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/finding-and-nurturing-effective-partnerships-supporting-healthy-children\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action: Supporting Healthy Children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong class=\"black-strong\">One Partner: Multiple Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njhcqi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njhcqi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Medicaid-2.0-Blueprint-for-the-Future_3-3-17-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Medicaid 2.0: Blueprint for the Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njhcqi.org\/medicaid-policy-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medicaid Policy Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <strong class=\"black-strong\">Multiple Partners: One Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aces-report.burkefoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019-NJ-ACEs-Opportunities-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Adverse Childhood Experiences: Opportunities to Prevent, Protect Against, and Heal from the Effects of ACEs in New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turrellfund.org\/strategic-initiatives\/new-jersey-aces-collaborative\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey ACEs Collaborative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dcf\/documents\/NJ.ACEs.Action.Plan.2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The New Jersey ACEs Statewide Action Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacesconnection.com\/g\/NJ-Resiliency-Coalition\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Resiliency Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>      <strong class=\"black-strong\">Innovation Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theinlab.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Joseph\u2019s Health Center for Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=66\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 5:<\/a><\/span> Investing in Organizational Nuts and Bolts<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/investing-in-organizational-nuts-and-bolts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/building-organizational-capacity-funding-the-basics-can-lead-to-community-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>  <strong class=\"black-strong\">Community Healthcare Coalitions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trentonhealthteam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trenton Health Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcoalitionpc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Health Coalition of Passaic County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncthnj.org\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Neighborhood Connections to Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camdenhealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Camden Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greaternewarkhcc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Greater Newark Health Care Coalition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=74\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 6:<\/a><\/span> Tackling Complex Problems with Multiple and Complementary Solutions<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/tackling-complex-problems-with-multiple-and-complementary-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/complementary-approaches-a-successful-strategy-for-tackling-the-complex-issue-of-maternal-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Then &#038; Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">News Stories<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Unlocking Systems<br \/>\nThinking<\/em> Webinar Video Series: Parts 3 and 4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n        <strong class=\"black-strong\">Early Childhood Care and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarenj.gov\/GrowNJKids\" target=\"_blank\">Grow NJ Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turrellfund.org\/strategic-initiatives\/reimagine-childcare\/\" target=\"_blank\">Reimagine Childcare<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <strong class=\"black-strong\">Strengthening Families<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dcf\/providers\/fcp\/fsc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Family Success Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <strong class=\"black-strong\">Maternal Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturenj.nj.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nurture NJ<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturenj.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210120-Nurture-NJ-Strategic-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nurture NJ Strategic Plan<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merckformothers.com\/docs\/safer_childbirth_mfm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Merck for Mothers Safer Cities Initiative<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centeringhealthcare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Centering Pregnancy<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/fhs\/maternalchild\/hwhf\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Healthy Women Healthy Families<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chap.health\/\" target=\"_blank\">Community Health Acceleration Partnership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birthequityalliance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Birth Equity Funders Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/njmihia\/about\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njeda.gov\/maternal-and-infant-health-innovation-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"no-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Changing-Systems-Changing-Lives.pdf#page=96\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter 7:<\/a><\/span> Developing Future Leaders<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/developing-future-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenicholsonfoundation.org\/blog\/leadership-development-empowering-leaders-who-can-help-change-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Framework for Systems Change in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chcs.org\/project\/new-jersey-medicaid-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Medicaid Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Traba C et al. <a 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