Measurement & Evaluation
Broadening the Evidence Base Without “Defining Evidence Down”
The social sector must focus on building a rigorous knowledge base that is broad enough to lead to large-scale, breakthrough efforts.
The social sector must focus on building a rigorous knowledge base that is broad enough to lead to large-scale, breakthrough efforts.
Developing a systems mindset, identifying the right tool for the job, and paying attention to human dynamics can help leaders move from theory to action when facing complex social problems.
Five grant performance measurement traps and how to avoid them.
Five simple rules for foundations seeking to create lasting social change.
When collaborating on systems transformation, we must include both program beneficiaries and institutional leaders.
The deep changes necessary to accelerate progress against society's most intractable problems require someone who catalyzes collective leadership.
To be effective, collective impact must consider who is engaged, how they work together, and how progress happens.
Foundations need to adopt a more emergent approach to strategic philanthropy.
A report from Lab2, and why learning to reflect on our assumptions about how change happens has value, whether or not “lab” is in your title.