Organizations … Again!
Organization theorist Henry Mintzberg offers a mixed bag of old and new ideas on organizational structures in his latest book.
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Measurement & Evaluation - Articles
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
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Using Impact Science to Solve Hunger More Effectively
Despite spending billions on food programs each year, the root causes of hunger remain unaddressed.
How ‘Productizing’ Innovative Finance Hurts Development
The pursuit of better social outcomes, not new products, should drive the international development community’s approach to innovative finance.
Rethinking Leadership Development Evaluation
How understanding the complexity and nuance of leadership in changing environments can help fuel system-level change.
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Unlocking the Power of Data Refineries for Social Impact
Many argue that the social sector lacks data due to capacity, technology, and funding constraints. But what if there’s something more systemic going on?
Don’t Feed the Zombies
When funders aren’t accountable for impact, it ruins the party for everyone.
The Invisible Balance Sheet
Nonprofits can better evaluate and deploy their capacity to achieve their missions by accounting for the assets and liabilities that don’t necessarily appear on their financial statements.
The Problem with Carbon Offsets
Carbon offset programs enable affluent states and corporations to greenwash and pose serious threats to Indigenous peoples’ rights. Consider the case of the LEAF Coalition’s partnership with Ecuador.
Air-Pollution Knowledge Is Power
Tweets about local air quality from US embassies around the world reduced local pollution and improved health.
Seize the Future by Harnessing the Power of Data
A look at the data assets we can build on.