Measuring and Improving Social Impacts

2017-09-08 Business & Economics

Author : Marc J. Epstein
Release : 2017-09-08
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Measuring and Improving Social Impacts written by Marc J. Epstein. This book was released on 2017-09-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifying, measuring and improving social impact is a significant challenge for corporate and private foundations, charities, NGOs and corporations. How best to balance possible social and environmental benefits (and costs) against one another? How does one bring clarity to multiple possibilities and opportunities? Based on years of work and new field studies from around the globe, the authors have written a book for managers that is grounded in the best academic and managerial research.It is a practical guide that describes the steps needed for identifying, measuring and improving social impact. This approach is useful in maximizing the impact of different types of investments, including grants and donations, impact investments, and commercial investments.With numerous examples of actual organizational approaches, research into more than fifty organizations, and extensive practical guidance and best practices, Measuring and Improving Social Impacts fills a critical gap.

Measuring Organizational Effectiveness in the Nonprofit Sector

2016 Nonprofit organizations

Author : Matt Koschmann
Release : 2016
Genre : Nonprofit organizations
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Book Rating : 401/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Measuring Organizational Effectiveness in the Nonprofit Sector written by Matt Koschmann. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community Action Network (CAN) is a large collaboration of nonprofit organizations and government agencies that work on social services and community development in Austin, Texas. The group's director contacts an old friend and professional consultant to assist with organizational development. Due to financial downturn, nonprofits are struggling with constant budget cuts and decreased tax revenues. The challenge the consultant faces regards as to how effectiveness is measured in the nonprofit world, when monetary value is not the primary goal.

Measuring Social Change

2019-07-16 Business & Economics

Author : Alnoor Ebrahim
Release : 2019-07-16
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Measuring Social Change written by Alnoor Ebrahim. This book was released on 2019-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The social sector is undergoing a major transformation. We are witnessing an explosion in efforts to deliver social change, a burgeoning impact investing industry, and an unprecedented intergenerational transfer of wealth. Yet we live in a world of rapidly rising inequality, where social sector services are unable to keep up with societal need, and governments are stretched beyond their means. Alnoor Ebrahim addresses one of the fundamental dilemmas facing leaders as they navigate this uncertain terrain: performance measurement. How can they track performance towards worthy goals such as reducing poverty, improving public health, or advancing human rights? What results can they reasonably measure and legitimately take credit for? This book tackles three core challenges of performance faced by social enterprises and nonprofit organizations alike: what to measure, what kinds of performance systems to build, and how to align multiple demands for accountability. It lays out four different types of strategies for managers to consider—niche, integrated, emergent, and ecosystem—and details the types of performance measurement and accountability systems best suited to each. Finally, this book examines the roles of funders such as impact investors, philanthropic foundations, and international aid agencies, laying out how they can best enable meaningful performance measurement.

Measuring the Networked Nonprofit

2012-10-05 Business & Economics

Author : Beth Kanter
Release : 2012-10-05
Genre : Business & Economics
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Download or read book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit written by Beth Kanter. This book was released on 2012-10-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tools nonprofits need to measure the impact of their social media Having a social media measurement plan and approach can no longer be an after-thought. It is a requirement of success. As nonprofits refine their social media practice, their boards are expecting reports showing results. As funders provide dollars to support programs that include social media, they too want to see results. This book offers the tools and strategies needed for nonprofits that need reliable and measurable data from their social media efforts. Using these tools will not only improve a nonprofit?s decision making process but will produce results-driven metrics for staff and stakeholders. A hands-on resource for nonprofit professionals who must be able to accurately measure the results of their social media ventures Written by popular nonprofit blogger Beth Kanter and measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine Filled with tools, strategies, and illustrative examples that are highly accessible for nonprofit professionals This important resource will give savvy nonprofit professionals the information needed to produce measurable results for their social media.

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