The Power of Evidence
An excerpt from Next Generation Evidence on building social impact through a broader and more inclusive definition of evidence
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Measurement & Evaluation - Articles
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
Equity in Employment: A Vital Step Toward Dismantling Structural Racism in Brazil
A new data-based initiative is helping businesses measure the racial equity of their workforce and take steps to improve it.
The Unintended Consequences of Data Standardization
Building a more equitable, effective, and efficient social sector will require understanding and addressing these risks.
In Search of Durable Change
Measuring how long impact lasts can be difficult, but nonprofits and donors should make the effort.
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A Swiss Army Knife for Impact
An excerpt from Scaling Altruism on creating a business plan for nonprofit growth
In Numbers We Trust
Because trust-based philanthropy shouldn’t mean blind faith.
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Leverage and Experimentation
An excerpt from Scaling Up Development Impact on scaling through government
Reimagining the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity
Hundreds of companies have pledged to follow new reporting recommendations from the international Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures. Is it enough to make a difference?
The Strategic Value of Trust-Based Philanthropy
The core practices that define a trust-based approach can, through multiple pathways, lead to both increased resource efficiency and outsized impact.
Rethinking RCTs
Randomized controlled trials have limited value for program implementers without better theories of change and broader sources of data. Behavioral science can help.