What Data Should Be In a Community Impact Report? Foundations, departments, and organizations that fund multiple nonprofits and social service initiatives release a community impact report annually based on the collective work of those funded. However, the report should not just record grants and activities, it should help readers understand what changed, who benefited, [...]
Better AI Prompts for Nonprofits For nonprofits and social service organizations, time is one of the most limited resources. Staff are often balancing direct service, reporting requirements, and administrative tasks all with lean teams and tight budgets. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to ease that burden. But for many organizations, the challenge isn’t [...]
Streamlining Social Service Workflows Across Sectors Foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies share a common goal of delivering meaningful services that improve lives and strengthen communities. Yet across all three sectors, a significant portion of time and resources is often consumed by administrative tasks, reporting requirements, and fragmented data systems. Most social service organizations operate [...]
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 [...]
By: Kayleigh P. Marques December 10th, 2024 Introduction Creating meaningful and long-lasting social change starts with measuring, understanding, and communicating your current impact. A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) provides a structured approach to analyzing, managing, and communicating the effects of your initiatives on communities and stakeholders. Whether you’re a [...]
By: Kayleigh P. Marques Novemver 25th, 2024 Introduction In this guide, we'll explain the essential steps and best practices for elevating your impact reporting. We'll help you avoid common pitfalls and create reports that are informative and visually engaging. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and tools needed [...]
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga. Tēnā koutou kātoa. With respect, greetings to all people, all voices, and all affiliations. -Sharon Shea, Principal, Shea Pita & Associates About 12 years ago, I was working in the New Zealand health system and searching for a way that would help me to focus on [...]
