The Mismeasure of Impact
Data scientists and information economists are beginning to pair with social innovators to understand the dynamics of interventions and to separate what works from what doesn’t.
Measuring Social Impact - Most Popular
Innovative ways to measure the impact that an organization has on society (more)
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.
Communicating Impact: If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It!
Nonprofits can use tried-and-true mechanisms from the private sector to better communicate their impact to donors
Real World Impact Measurement
“Good enough” = simple enough to do, but rigorous enough to mean something.
Broader Evidence for Bigger Impact
Defining credible evidence has polarized into two camps that must be brought together to tackle social problems effectively.
A Simple Method to Improve College Graduation Rates
A case study of Boston-area organization Bottom Line.
