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.
The Heart and Soul of Social Good—Part 3: The Science and Art of Social Impact
To have impact at scale, you must understand people at scale. Sociologists can, of course, help measure outcomes and can draw on past research to consult from outside. But where we do our best work is from the inside, as part of the design team, where we can help you make sure that all relevant voices are heard and that all relevant markers are being factored into your definition of success.
The Heart and Soul of Social Good—Part 2: A (Socio)logical Perspective
Sociology is about studying and understanding social influence. Often, the work of sociologists can make visible invisible social influences, and can help understand irrational behavior as rational.
The Heart and Soul of Social Good—Part 1: Understanding the Field
It may go without saying that “social good” is the goal of most nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, community organizations and is an integral part of what local, state, and federal governments intend to do—benefit society. So, if social good is an innately human experience and the idea itself is not new, what is?