Since September 2006 David has been working independently, both in the United States and internationally, consulting to the social (not-for-profit) and public sectors with a focus on organizational capacity building, developing strategies and theories of change, performance management, and the creation, delivery, and assessment of social value. His practice builds on over three decades of experience, in both sectors, using performance management systems to improve the quality and effectiveness of social services. As the Superintendent (CEO) of a State Psychiatric Hospital in Connecticut, his efforts led to improved hospital safety and lower patient length of stay while attaining measurable, good treatment outcomes, and led to a rating of Accreditation with Commendation by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO).
Subsequently, as Director of Evaluation and Knowledge Development at the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation in New York City, David worked with nonprofit organizations to develop clear value propositions through capacity-building "theory of change workshops," and to design, implement and use performance management systems to deliver, monitor, learn from, and evaluate high quality, effective, and efficient human services. Dr. Hunter is the author of numerous articles and papers concerning strategic performance management and how to create, invest in, and sustain social value in complex situations with diverse stakeholders. He can be contacted at: [email protected].