By: Kayleigh P. Marques April 10th, 2024 As public and social sector organizations increasingly promote, mandate, and rely on data-driven decision-making, the need for easy-to-use performance management and data collection systems is imperative. At Clear Impact, solving this need is what we’re passionate about. We have developed two robust data collection, [...]
By: Tim Paulus, Management Analyst, Dakota County Office of Performance & Analysis (MN) April 2nd, 2024 I recently completed the Clear Impact: Results-Based Accountability Training, and I must say it was truly impactful. As someone leading a Performance Management program at Dakota County, where I oversee 223 unique programs/services and manage [...]
By: Kayleigh P. Marques March 16th, 2023 Clear Impact Suite, which consists of Scorecard and Compyle, is a powerful tool that enables the effective implementation of Results-Based Accountability (RBA). RBA is a data-driven decision-making framework that helps organizations and communities identify the Results they want to achieve, measure progress toward those [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver April 12th, 2023 Clear Impact is committed to helping funders and grantees achieve their social impact goals and create sustained, measurable changes using data-driven strategies. But sustainable change is only possible when collaborative partners have high transparency, respect, and trust. That’s where trust-based philanthropy comes in. This growing [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver March 14th, 2023 When it comes to Results-Based Accountability (RBA), data is everything. During implementation, we use data to make effective budgeting and programmatic decisions, measure progress on our Performance Measures and Indicators, tell compelling stories, create buy-in, communicate with partners, and improve community outcomes. But collecting, managing, [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver March 9th, 2023 Results-Based Accountability (RBA) is a powerful tool that helps organizations improve their performance and achieve measurable community impact. However, implementing RBA can be challenging, especially if the organization lacks a common language, struggles with data overload, lacks the right data management software system, or fails [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver February 18th, 2023 Unified Data Management is a tool that can enhance a collaborative partnership's alignment and accelerate its progress toward measurable results. There are three types of Unified Data Management. Partnerships should aim to engage in all three types for maximum impact. Keep reading to learn what [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver February 15th, 2023 Social and public sector partnerships rely on accurate data to deliver effective programming. Working with (and sharing) vast amounts of sensitive data requires special tools that support the six essential data management tasks: collection, organization, disaggregation, evaluation, planning, and reporting. Keep reading to learn how [...]
By: Adam Luecking January 24th, 2023 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary organizations and agencies making measurable differences in their communities. The following Vermont Department of Health spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. You can [...]
By: Kayleigh Weaver December 15th, 2022 If you're here, you've probably heard about our Results-Based Accountability Professional Certification BOGO Sale and are considering signing up. Doesn't ring a bell? Stick around! Whether or not you enroll in the program, we'll explore three strategies to help you and your organization progress on [...]
