Why Measure?
Nonprofits use metrics to show that they are efficient. But what if donors don’t care?
Measuring Social Impact Innovative ways to measure the impact that an organization has on society
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Seal of Approval
Accreditation prompts higher charitable giving.
Investing in Society
Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.
The Emperor’s New Clothes?
Numbers may not add up to social improvement.
The Peer Yardstick
Measuring success in franchise nonprofit organizations.
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Drowning in Data
Funders are calling for more program evaluation, but nonprofits are often collecting dubious data, at great cost to themselves and ultimately to the people they serve.
Ten Nonprofit Funding Models
With an understanding of these 10 funding models, nonprofit leaders can use the for-profit world's valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear conversations about long-term financial strategy.
Creating High-Impact Nonprofits
Conventional wisdom says that scaling social innovation starts with strengthening internal management capabilities. This study of 12 high-impact nonprofits, however, shows that real social change happens when organizations go outside their own walls and find creative ways to enlist the help of others.
Measuring Social Value
Too many people believe social value is objective, fixed, and stable, when in fact it is subjective, malleable, and variable.
Zeroing in on Impact
In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.