Social Sector Measurement: Down but Not Out
Recently released studies confirm that few nonprofits possess the capacity to measure for continuous improvement, but new initiatives launched in 2012 provide hope.
Measurement & Evaluation - Most Popular
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
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The Real Problem Solvers
The Real Problem Solvers features contributors with social entrepreneurship backgrounds to answer questions about their field.
Putting Shared Value into Practice
The idea of creating shared value is deeply compelling, but “the how” and best practices can be difficult to propagate.
Counting Aloud Together
A behind-the-scenes look at how grantmakers and nonprofits can work together to build a data-driven culture.
Why the Art of Philanthropy Trumps the Science
A new kind of "reflective metrics" would help us measure the art of what philanthropy aspires to do.
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Empowerment Evaluation in the Digital Villages
Empowerment Evaluation in the Digital Villages examines a Hewlett-Packard initiative designed to empower three communities by bridging "the digital divide."
A Revolution Begins in Teacher Prep
A new generation of teacher education programs is challenging how teachers get trained for the classroom.
Learning from Coca-Cola
When it comes to expanding medical supply chains in the developing world, there is much to be learned from Coca-Cola’s global-scale production and distribution model.