Real World Impact Measurement
“Good enough” = simple enough to do, but rigorous enough to mean something.
Measuring Social Impact Innovative ways to measure the impact that an organization has on society
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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.
RCTs: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
A look at the limitations of randomized control trials.
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Climate Science as Culture War
The public debate around climate change is no longer about science—it’s about values, culture, and ideology.
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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.