Case Study
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Exposing Resource Imbalance in Youth Development
The Challenge
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland served 2,800+ youth, but leaders noticed limited long-term impact. Programs leaned heavily on short-term crisis response, leaving prevention and growth underdeveloped.
DUH Analysis
- 87% of resources were concentrated in Crisis zones (behavior management, after-school containment).
- Prevention programs (early mentorship) and healing supports (trauma-informed care) were underfunded.
- This imbalance created staff burnout and limited youth progression.
The Results
- DUH revealed a 346% ROI opportunity in year one by rebalancing toward prevention & healing.
- Suggested interventions included mentorship pipelines, trauma-informed leadership training, and cultural alignment.
Key Insights
- Youth programs risk burnout if they ignore prevention and healing.
- DUH quantifies the ROI of balanced investment.
- Systems can achieve both social and financial sustainability.
Looking Forward
Nonprofits serving youth nationwide face similar challenges. DUH helps leaders realign resources for both impact and efficiency.