Measuring Narrative Change: Moving From Theory to Practice
Funders may be reluctant to support narrative work because progress is difficult to evaluate. Are these objections valid?
Measurement & Evaluation - Most Popular
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
Rating Foundations Without Their Permission
We created the Foundation Practice Rating to encourage UK foundations to improve their practices.
The God’s-Eye View of ESG
Satellite technology can remake the reporting of environmental, social, and governance standards. But this spatial finance revolution requires help from industry and government.
Review
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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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.
Leadership
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?
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.