How Funders Can Turn a Bureaucratic Burden into a Strategic Asset

Government funders typically collect data reporting from grantees through a combination of periodic narrative and financial reports, standardized forms, and online grant management systems. These methods are intended to ensure accountability, track performance, and measure outcomes. However, many grantees and funders alike find the current reporting landscape burdensome, inconsistent, and not always conducive to [...]

State and Local Government Must Prioritize Measurable Impact to Navigate Budget Cuts 

With the recent media focus on DOGE efforts, the concept of “government efficiency” has been at the forefront of federal and local government planning and budgeting in 2025.  Putting aside the shock and awe of the initial DOGE approach, the idea of government embracing a focus on government efficiency is as old as government [...]

Hey NGOs – Do You Have the Data That Funders Want?

Nonprofits operate in a challenging environment, often striving to deliver essential services with limited resources. When funding is reduced or lost altogether, the pressure intensifies. In such situations, better data and data tools can become a lifeline. These tools—ranging from data management systems to analytics platforms—equip nonprofits with the ability to make smarter decisions, [...]

Outdated and Inconsistent Grantee Reporting is Sinking Your Philanthropic Ship

After 15 years in business structuring and supporting the data needs of foundations, governments, and nonprofits, I have found that disparate reporting systems often create confusion and hinder strategic progress towards a shared mission. One way of improving communication for both parties is a singular unified data reporting system. Here’s how a unified data [...]

Clear Impact Names Furniture Bank Winner of Inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/29/2025 [Rockville, MD] — January 29, 2025: Clear Impact is thrilled to announce Canadian-based charity Furniture Bank as the winner of its inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes social sector organizations that demonstrate exceptional measurable impact, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement in their [...]

Clear Impact Client (Arkansas Department of Health) Earns PHAB Public Health Reaccreditation

By: Clear Impact Staff January 9th, 2025 Congratulations to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) for earning reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)! Here is a photo of the ADH leadership team holding the PHAB award plaque at a recognition ceremony. Clear Impact is grateful for the role we [...]

Introducing Compyle Form Logic — If/Then Rules That Help You Create Smarter Surveys

By: Kayleigh P. Marques June 24th, 2024 Introduction Clear Impact offers two software solutions for organizations looking to expand their impact using data: Scorecard and Compyle. These systems serve different purposes but work together to provide a complete set of data collection, management, and impact strategy tools for organizations [...]

Aggregating and Disaggregating Data in Clear Impact Suite

By: Christian Ragland April 14th, 2023 In data science, aggregate data is when multiple data sources are combined into one set to create a larger idea of a particular issue. Conversely, disaggregate data refers to the isolation of one or more variables within a data set, highlighting specific features or populations [...]

Press Release: Maryland officials recognize Clear Impact CEO for 15 years of social impact

Media Contact: media@bluejay.media Rockville, MD, August 22, 2022 – Maryland officials congratulated Clear Impact CEO, Adam Luecking for 15 years of working with governments and philanthropic funders worldwide to achieve measurable, equitable impact on the lives of children, families, and communities. U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Maryland District 16 delegate Marc Korman, and Montgomery County [...]

The Difference Between Clear Impact Scorecard and Compyle

Clear Impact’s suite offers two distinct data management software- Scorecard and Compyle. You can use both software alone, but they are most effective when used together to handle all of your data management and collection needs. To get the most out of Clear Impact Suite, you should understand what each software can do for [...]