New Scorecard Feature: File Download Options

Scorecard recently got an exciting upgrade! Previously, when a user attached files to a Scorecard, they would not be downloadable for other users with access to the Scorecard. This was also true of users within a network visiting related instances.  With the new update of Scorecard, that has all changed. When attaching [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: North Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (NC SHIP) Community Council (2022-2023)

By: Adam Luecking June 29th, 2023 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary organizations and agencies making measurable differences in their communities. This NC SHIP story comes from our nomination page, where you can visit and nominate someone you think is worthy of recognition. You can download the book for [...]

How to Use Clear Impact Suite and Results-Based Accountability to Measure Progress in Education

By: James Wall June 22, 2023 Previously, professionals and policymakers have suggested using Performance-Based Funding in Public school programs, however, we think that it would be a perfect application for Results based accountability and Clear Impact Suite. This blog post will discuss traditional public school funding practices, Results-Based Accountability (RBA), Performance-Based [...]

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 [...]

4 Ways to Boost Your Results-Based Accountability Implementation

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 [...]

A Simple 4 Step Approach to Strategic Planning for Social and Public Sector Organizations

By: Christian Ragland February 24th, 2023 Strategic Planning, alternatively referred to as "Vision-Based Community Impact Planning," is a systematic approach to planning for the future, adapting to changes, and making a community impact vision come to life. Strategic planning in the social and public sectors greatly benefits from the use of [...]

What is Unified Data Management and Why is it Important for Social and Public Sector Partnerships?

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 [...]

4 Ways Clear Impact Unlimited Suite Supports the Data Management Needs of Partnerships

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 [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: SisterWeb – Sharing Data Publicly

By: Adam Luecking February 7th, 2023 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary organizations and agencies making measurable differences in their communities. The following SisterWeb spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. You can download the book [...]

Improve Communication and Collaboration in Collective Impact Efforts with Clear Impact Suite

By: Christian Ragland and Kayleigh Weaver February 01st, 2023 Organizations engaging in Collective Impact know that effective collaboration and communication are critical to achieving impact within a large network of partners. This is also true when it comes to managing the data that informs performance and impact measurement efforts. One way [...]