The Systems of Results-Based Accountability (Part 1): Establishing an Internal Capacity-Building System

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 [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: United Way of Waco-McLennan County

By: Adam Luecking December 12th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following United Way spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Whatcom County, Washington (USA)

By: Adam Luecking December 5th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Whatcom County, Washington (USA) spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: March of Dimes

By: Adam Luecking November 14th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following March of Dimes spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Baltimore City

By: Adam Luecking November 9th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Baltimore City spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact" by Adam Luecking. [...]

The Power of Turn the Curve Thinking to Achieve Equitable Social Impact

By: Adam Luecking October 26th, 2022 Performance and impact management may seem confusing and overwhelming, but it becomes less intimidating when done effectively. Effective performance and impact management involve planning out two kinds of measures (program performance measures vs. community indicators) and then utilizing a standard and repeatable system to improve [...]

Reflecting on World Statistics Day 2022 – Responsible #MeasuresMatter!

October 20th, 2022 By: Adam Luecking Today is a special day because it’s all about celebrating the power of metrics to improve decision-making (if you know or have worked with me, you know how much I love numbers). Specifically, I’m talking about World Statistics Day, which occurs every five years. The United Nations initiated World [...]

How to Support Effective Dialogue With Grantees that Enhances Trust and Results in Action

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw September 5th, 2022 By: Adam Luecking My oldest son Connor started sixth grade in the midst of COVID-19. Not only did Connor have to make the normal adjustments a child has to make when transitioning from elementary [...]

How to Journal Your Social Impact Journey and Why it’s Important 

August 29th, 2022 By: Adam Luecking Maintaining a healthy weight has been a challenge for most of my adult life. My scale was the "elephant in the bathroom." Eventually, I realized data avoidance was making things worse, so I committed to paying attention to my weight and accepting it for what it was. This simple [...]

Funders: Grantees Need Consistency and Flexibility to Succeed

“True flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed.” - Joseph Pilates August 22, 2022 By: Adam Luecking My four kids have wildly different personalities. One is extremely shy, one is outgoing, one goes along to get along, and one prefers to just be left alone. Despite these differences, my wife and [...]

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