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Everyone Talks About Systems Change—But How Do We Measure It?
We have experimented with a new approach to systems change evaluation. We have four recommendations for those who wish to take the same path.
Measurement & Evaluation - Most Popular
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
Scaling Across Borders by Cocreating With Government
For many social initiatives, achieving transformative impact requires government leadership. Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa has gained important insights about effectively supporting government partners, adapting operations across contexts and borders, and working within existing systems.
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Going Global
Outcomes-focused financing can improve government effectiveness around the world.
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Building Trust Through Data Accountability
A values-driven, accountable approach to data isn't optional—it's essential.
Four Lessons From $4 Billion in Impact-focused Giving
The CEO of Coefficient Giving reflects on more than a decade of pursuing their distinct approach to philanthropy.
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The Urgent Need for Data Equity, Justice, and Sovereignty
Transforming civic data in the United States is critical to improve our collective health and well-being.
Could We Radically Redesign Homelessness Services Around Outcomes?
Why the current system is broken and what local governments, nonprofits, and philanthropists could do to change it.
Why Impact Investing Might Collapse and How to Stop It
The current paradigm of viewing impact in isolation from the systems surrounding investments is not sustainable. Applying a systems lens helps investors make better decisions related to sourcing, management, and measurement that lead to lasting positive impact.
We Tested AI Impact Assessments. Here’s What We Learned.
High-quality impact data and assessments are vital for allocating capital effectively, yet they are resource-intensive for investors and social innovators. Can generative AI speed up and strengthen impact-performance assessment of venture investments?
The Nonprofit Sector Has an RCT Problem
Randomized controlled trials are touted as the benchmark for evaluating social programs. The social sector should focus instead on an improvement orientation to evaluating performance. | Open access to this article made possible by the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago