It is without question, that innovation is an important byproduct of collaboration. However, in government and non-profit partnerships, innovation can be stymied. In particular, the public sector carries a high need for performance accountability, creating a “mistake-averse” culture that is difficult to penetrate. Government agencies are charged with preventing abuse, fraud and showing partiality to particular groups. Without government and non-profit collaboration software mid-level supervisors do not have the autonomy and discretion to create fresh problem solving ideas and techniques for tough and confounding situations.

Furthermore, groups that fund non-profit initiatives oftentimes have different and competing interests that unwittingly hinder collaboration and slow down growth. A lack of consistent information between groups helps drive this dynamic. In an effort to create cohesive systems and structures government agencies will adopt a top-down approach to program implementation. The tradeoff is often less involvement from those directly affected by important administrative decisions. Adding to this dynamic are non-profit managers that feel discouraged from proving candid feedback on projects. In order to remain in operation, many non-profit groups cater to the wishes of funders, creating an atmosphere is that can be stifling and disempowering. Interestingly enough, when key stake holders are left out of the decision making process or feel they cannot express themselves freely resources become poorly allocated. A top down bureaucratic approach to program implementation leads to greater mismanagement of resources.

Oftentimes, individual silos will occur between the public sector and non-profit organizations. Most likely, this is the result of a parochial style of leadership. When information is heavily concentrated and localized with an organization, individuals and groups have a hard time grasping the bigger picture, leading to a misalignment across organizational sectors.  Multiple independent endeavors are created that touch on the overarching goal in some capacity, but eventually fail to effectively address the greater problem at hand. If not managed, these barriers will impede important and necessary work. A better articulation of goals that is both accessible and practical will not only bring clarity, but also streamline and strengthen various efforts.

Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 was created to address the barriers highlighted above by providing solutions needed in public sector and non-profit collaboration software. For starters, the software is built to reflect the Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA) framework as described by Mark Friedman in the book, “Trying Hard is Not Good Enough.” Known for its simplicity in language and approach, RBA fosters engagement from partners from all sectors to create measurable improvements.

The collaboration software also being used in Collective Impact approaches, Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0,t allows government and non-profits to create a common agenda by focusing on similar results and indicators. Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 also allows partners from all sectors to create better performance measures that aligns with the common agenda of results and indicators.  Additionally, Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 allows for government and non-profit leaders to collaborate in Turn the Curve discussions, which allows for transparent, data-driven decision making on populations indicators and program performance measures.

Ultimately, an exchange of information builds trust, allowing for true collaboration to begin.  By embracing a more transparent model each entity will begin to see where they fit into the larger scheme.

A transparent model between public sector and non-profits includes the democratization of pertinent data, a continuous loop of feedback and action plans for improvement.

Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 government and non-profit collaboration software, facilitates measurable improvements for children, adults, families and communities to be achievable.

In addition to helping to implement RBA concepts like distinguishing between population indicators and program performance measures and turn the curve thinking, Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 makes it easy to connect, share & collaborate with like-minded partner organizations in your community and around the world.

  • Shared Practices Library: Stop trying to re-invent the wheel! Browse the RS Shared Practices Library for examples of curves that have been turned by other RS users around the world and the strategies that helped them do it.
  • RS Connect: Connect with your partner organizations to share data, coordinate efforts, and create collective impact.
  • RS Embed: Increase transparency, inspire confidence with funders and motivate partners and volunteers to collaborate to create measurable impact by embedding live scorecards onto your public website or sharing them through social media.

Find out more today about how Clear Impact Scorecard 3.0 can be your public sector and non-profit collaboration software.  With a free thirty (30) day trial and competitive pricing that is billed monthly, what do you have to lose?