The Ratings Game
Evaluating the three groups that rate the charities.
Measuring Social Impact - Articles
Innovative ways to measure the impact that an organization has on society (more)
Random Thoughts
Poverty Action Lab examines why some charitable programs work better than others.
When You Build It and They Still Don’t Come
The World Bank reevaluates previous methods.
Zeroing in on Impact
In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.
15 Minutes with Robert Egger
Interview with Robert Egger, founder, D.C. Central Kitchen.
Why Measure?
Nonprofits use metrics to show that they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?
Seal of Approval
Accreditation prompts higher charitable giving.
Investing in Society
Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.
The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Numbers may not add up to social improvement.
The Peer Yardstick
Measuring success in franchise nonprofit organizations.