Measuring Social Impact
Zeroing in on Impact
In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.
Social Return on Investment - Most Popular
Measuring Social Impact
Why Measure?
Nonprofits use metrics to show that they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?
Philanthropy
Investing in Society
Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.
Nonprofits
15 Minutes with John Seffrin
Interview with John Seffrin, CEO of the American Cancer Society.
Measuring Social Impact
The Effectiveness Trap
Millions of words have been written about the need to measure the effectiveness of nonprofits, and millions of dollars have been spent doing just that. It's time to ask: What has been the impact of this effectiveness movement?
Nonprofit Management
Going to Scale
With few exceptions, most US nonprofits operate in a single neighborhood, town, or city. How can proven nonprofits increase their reach?