sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. But is this the right question? Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who decides what is measured? Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

Participatory 88

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think carefully about what questions could result in data points that can help guide funding decisions, smart partnerships, and stronger board relationships. Data doesn’t just allow organizations to create profiles of the people you serve, it also serves as a bridge to extremely valuable impact measurement.

Organization 26

Organization Disaster Boston Blackbaud 26

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Take for example deploying 200 sensors throughout the Brazilian rainforest to measure and visualize the effects of climate change. "Our philanthropy has to ignite action. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? Can't solve the world's problems with our money alone.

Network 103

Network Change Technology Social 103

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 25, 2012

But a structural problem remains: philanthropy does not typically have available capital for scaling. an intensive, year-long empowerment and skills-based training for the returning men, coupled with a marketing strategy of recruiting business customers to hire graduates of the program. was recently adopted in Massachusetts.

Research 84

Research Minnesota San Francisco Work 84

Givinga

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Both the three Cs and the three Ps are influenced by corporate philanthropy, a trend that will escalate in 2019 as workplace giving becomes an even more important business driver. The most successful companies in the marketplace have already recognized the importance of corporate philanthropy. The Corporate Talent War.

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Philanthropy Business Trend Influence 45

Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Here is one way to think about this question: Mission: addresses current/ongoing work Vision: addresses aspirational work How are Mission and Vision statements created? leadership, collaboration, empowerment). Additional resources Creating Statements: How do you measure the impact and effectiveness of your vision and mission statement?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit International Team Process 52

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

Erickson founded FORGE (Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth and Empowerment) in 2003 when she was a 20 year-old junior studying public policy at Stanford University. The projects can range from preschools, to libraries and computer training centers, to women empowerment programs. That's the best question!

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Interview Sudan Africa Congo 40