Going Nowhere, Fast: Why Objectivity and Efficiency are Not Enough
For our clients and partners in the social sector, the tension between objective efficiency and subjective social good is felt every time they’re asked to calculate the ROI of a person no longer sleeping in the cold or the economic impact of community solidarity. It’s not that such returns don’t exist, it’s that they fail to capture virtually any of what actually makes such work important.
“Just Trust Us”: 4 Reasons Nonprofits Must Embrace Data-Driven Impact
Nonprofits need to focus on why they do their work. This is impact, and this is where movement and inspiration exist. The "why" is created when nonprofits are able to share stories informed by the narratives their beneficiaries tell and the data found in the services they provide.
7 Reasons Why Social Impact Measurement Matters
Social impact measurement can (and should) be more than a box you check. It can help you maximize the good, avoid the bad, and get buy-in so you can do even more.