Why You Need to be Disaggregating Your Data

When working with organizations, we often see leaders with good intentions make a simple mistake: taking their data at face value instead of looking deeper into the numbers. But when you take your data at face value, this can often lead to incorrect and counterproductive conclusions.  Consider an organization seeking to improve the graduation [...]

Ask These Questions When Evaluating Software Systems for Workforce Development Partnerships

Jobs for the Future (JFF) recently released a Field Guide for Workforce Technology Solutions – Strategies and Approaches for Building Tech-Enabled Training Partnerships. This guide presents key lessons learned through the initial phases of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, launched in June 2020. You can read a summary of this guide in our blog Tips [...]

5 Ways Scorecard Boosts Results-Based Accountability Initiatives

Clear Impact Scorecard is not only a powerful accountability tool -- it is the only software in the world designed to support the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) implementation process from start to finish. This is something we're very proud of, as RBA is a powerful methodology that is helping communities around the world create measurable improvements. [...]

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 [...]

Get Advanced Support in Clear Impact’s New “Reach Your Peak” Support Package

Clear Impact Scorecard and Compyle users have a wide variety of support needs when using our software. While we have always supported organizations who use our products, we have also listened to feedback from our customers who want more intensive support options for more specific needs. In order to provide the most options for [...]

Client Case Study: Macomb County Health Department

Achieving Public Health Accreditation and Creating Continuous Improvement in Macomb County Health Department In partnership with the communities it serves, the Macomb County Health Department’s (MCHD) mission is to protect the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Macomb County. The department pursues this mission by providing a wide range of [...]

The Three P’s of Accountability: Population, Performance & Personal

When it comes to community-based work, we hear a lot about accountability. We want accountability for results, for keeping our word, and for spending donor dollars effectively. We face demands from our superiors, our communities, our boards, and our regulatory bodies. Even amongst the well-intentioned and passionate, it's a daunting task. Accountability is vital, but [...]

Homelessness; How Scorecard can Help and the Importance of Social Service Software

Homelessness has been a long-standing issue in America for decades, and while in recent years total homeless rates have gone down, over 550,000 people still go to sleep every night without proper, humane shelter. In a country with roughly 328 million citizens, this 550,000 statistic composes a mere 0.2% of the population. However, this small [...]

Case Study: Berkshire United Way; Working with Partners to Make Measurable Progress Towards End-Goals

Summary of Client Results: BUW can more easily see the link between program performance and community outcomes.  BUW staff have more time to focus on the bigger picture now that many time-intensive tasks are automated and completed remotely by partners. BUW engages in more effective data-based decision-making, funding, and communication. BUW has a more accurate [...]

Case Study: United Way of Brazoria County; Using a Shared Framework and Tools to Enhance Communication and Create Outcomes

Summary of Client Results: The work of funded partners is now tied to strategies that align with results and indicators. Increased consistency in how they articulate performance measurement. Enhanced communication throughout measurement and reporting processes. Established a system for communicating outcomes for the GRF. Wedged between Houston's massive sprawl and the warm embrace of the [...]