How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment: Step-by-Step Guide

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 [...]

Impact Reporting: How to Craft a Compelling Impact Report

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 [...]

8 Ways to Use Surveys and the Power of Survey Form Logic for Social and Public Sector Work

By: Kayleigh P. Marques July 17th, 2024 The Power of Surveys: 8 Ways to Use Surveys in Social/Public Sector Work Surveys are indispensable tools in the social and public sectors. They provide a means to gather crucial data, assess community needs, and measure the impact of various programs and [...]

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 [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Brighter Futures & Child Youth and Family Services (AU)

By: Adam Luecking December 19th, 2022 Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following Brighter Futures and Child Youth and Families Services spotlight is an excerpt from "Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can [...]

Social Sector Hero Spotlight: Maryland Governor’s Office for Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services

Social Sector Hero Spotlights tell stories of exemplary social and public sector organizations that are making measurable differences in their communities. The following spotlight is an excerpt from “Social Sector Hero – How Government and Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact” by Adam Luecking. You can download the book for free here and read all 16 Social [...]