Why Tracking Outcomes, Key Results, and Performance (OKRs + KPIs) Isn’t Enough Clear Impact Scorecard is a highly customizable platform that supports the tracking of OKRs, KPIs, and other performance management frameworks. Its greater value, however, lies in helping organizations go beyond measurement alone by applying the Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA) framework to improve outcomes [...]
Why Visual Dashboards Are the Future of Impact Communication In today’s environment, static reports are no longer enough. Public health, education, and workforce development are sectors that are under constant pressure to show progress, prove outcomes, and keep stakeholders informed. The problem is that traditional reports often take too long to build and become [...]
From Requirements to Results in Workforce Funding Across the country, state workforce agencies, local workforce boards, American Job Centers, and training providers are preparing for modifications to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plans for Program Years 2026 and 2027. Federal guidance makes clear that states must update their strategies, reassess labor [...]
For Immediate Release Clear Impact Names Social Sector Hero of the Year Award [Rockville, MD] — February 10, 2026: Clear Impact is thrilled to announce the two winners 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 [...]
Why Rural Health Transformation Grantees Need a Unified Data System Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants usually involve three factors: Multiple partners (clinics, hospitals, behavioral health, public health, social services) Multiple goals (access, quality, workforce, cost, equity) Multiple reporting requirements (federal, state, internal governance) Without a shared system, data lives in silos, reporting becomes [...]
5 Ways to Align Community Partners Towards Community Impact Aligning community partners towards driving community impact is a topic almost every community in the world is trying to grapple with. Every community wants to improve conditions of well-being for its residents. Every community wants a clean environment, healthy people, children succeeding in school, [...]
Breaking Down Data Silos: How CDFIs Can Modernize Impact Reporting and Strengthen Community Outcomes Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are more than lenders — they’re change-makers. From financing small businesses to supporting affordable housing, their work fuels local economies and creates opportunities for communities often left behind. But while their missions are ambitious, their [...]
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 [...]
By: Henry Malone Aug 5th, 2021 (updated July 29th, 2024) Rolling out an effective survey is far from an exact science. Many factors come into play when attempting to maximize response rates and reach the appropriate audience. There are several errors that may arise along the way that can almost completely [...]
By: Kayleigh P. Marques May 1st, 2020 (updated July 23rd, 2024) The purpose of creating a program survey is to collect the data you need to improve your decision-making, maximize impact on your service recipients, and improve your organizational performance. Therefore, it is important that you follow survey best practices to [...]
