Measuring Results (Inputs, Outputs, Outcomes, Impact):
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Showing posts with label NPImpact. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NPImpact. Show all posts
Friday, April 24, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 09, 2015
Impact Measurement: Fad or Fact of Life - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center
Impact Measurement: Fad or Fact of Life - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center: "Impact measurement has been a hardy perennial on the agenda of philanthropic conferences and events for a while. Recently, more attention has been focused on the role associations play in supporting foundation impact practice and how they think about their own impact as infrastructure organizations. Thus, it was no surprise that a session was devoted to this topic at the meeting of the Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe (DAFNE) in Warsaw in January."
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Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Community Foundations Embrace Impact Investing
Community Foundations Embrace Impact Investing: "A small, but growing, number of community foundations are starting to embrace impact investing in a big way.
That’s one of the conclusions of A New Anchor Mission for a New Century, a report recently produced by Takoma Park, Md-based Democracy Collaborative. The authors studied 30 foundations focused on two areas, which sometimes overlap–impact investing and economic development."
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That’s one of the conclusions of A New Anchor Mission for a New Century, a report recently produced by Takoma Park, Md-based Democracy Collaborative. The authors studied 30 foundations focused on two areas, which sometimes overlap–impact investing and economic development."
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Nonprofits Worth $887.3 Billion To U.S. Economy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Nonprofits Worth $887.3 Billion To U.S. Economy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "The tax-exempt sector in the United States represented 5.4 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) during 2012, contributing $887.3 billion to the economy. And of those tax-exempt entities, 501(c)(3) public charities accounted for slightly more than three-quarters of the sector’s revenue ($1.65 trillion) and expenses ($1.56 trillion) and more than three-fifths of nonprofit assets ($2.99 trillion) during 2012.
Comprised of approximately 1.44 million nonprofits registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2012, the sector has grown approximately 8.6 percent since 2002.
Those are among the statistics in the biannual Nonprofit Sector in Brief report by the Urban Institute’s Center On Nonprofits and Philanthropy. It’s a compilation of statistics from various sources throughout the sector.
According to the authors, total private gi"
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Comprised of approximately 1.44 million nonprofits registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2012, the sector has grown approximately 8.6 percent since 2002.
Those are among the statistics in the biannual Nonprofit Sector in Brief report by the Urban Institute’s Center On Nonprofits and Philanthropy. It’s a compilation of statistics from various sources throughout the sector.
According to the authors, total private gi"
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Nonprofits' Impact on City Larger Than Expected
Nonprofits' Impact on City Larger Than Expected: Survive might not be the correct verbiage, according to a recent survey conducted by the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership in accordance with the CSULB Office of Economic Research. A more suitable word choice is thrive, as the nonprofits continue to grow and become a more integral part of the economy according to a recent study.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
How to Use SROI to Show Your Nonprofit's Impact
How to Use SROI to Show Your Nonprofit's Impact: The SROI: What Is It?
SROI is the acronym for Social Return on Investment, a relatively new (to the U.S. at least) and interesting tool for communicating the value of your nonprofit’s impact on the community. According to The New Economics Foundation, SROI “captures social value by translating outcomes into financial values.”
SROI is the acronym for Social Return on Investment, a relatively new (to the U.S. at least) and interesting tool for communicating the value of your nonprofit’s impact on the community. According to The New Economics Foundation, SROI “captures social value by translating outcomes into financial values.”
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Charlotte United Way investing in collaboration for impact � Philanthropy North Carolina
Charlotte United Way investing in collaboration for impact � Philanthropy North Carolina: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One year ago, United Way of Central Carolinas began working with 16 of its partner agencies to provide better data to track their impact on the academic performance of at-risk kids they serve.
This month, in partnership with the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Foundation for the Carolinas and roughly 40 other nonprofits, United Way began spearheading a new effort to improve service to the homeless by improving the way agencies collect information from them and identify their needs for services when they first seek assistance.
This month, in partnership with the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Foundation for the Carolinas and roughly 40 other nonprofits, United Way began spearheading a new effort to improve service to the homeless by improving the way agencies collect information from them and identify their needs for services when they first seek assistance.
Monday, May 20, 2013
7 Questions: Accountability for Community Impact | Leadership That Creates the Future
7 Questions: Accountability for Community Impact | Leadership That Creates the Future: The quality of life in our communities is hugely affected by the work of many, many small groups of people who give their time to make something better.
Over time, they attract community resources – volunteers, donations, gifts in kind, free use of community space. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the goal of our efforts to attract all those resources is the direct impact we intend to have in the community.
Over time, they attract community resources – volunteers, donations, gifts in kind, free use of community space. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the goal of our efforts to attract all those resources is the direct impact we intend to have in the community.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Beyond doing good, nonprofits produce big economic benefits, Boys & Girls Clubs study shows - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Beyond doing good, nonprofits produce big economic benefits, Boys & Girls Clubs study shows - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: Nonprofits tend to be seen as social do-gooders but are often overlooked as economic drivers.
A new study from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County challenges that view.
The research finds that the nonprofit generates more than $18 in economic impact for every $1 it spends – or more than $180 million in economic benefits yearly.
A new study from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County challenges that view.
The research finds that the nonprofit generates more than $18 in economic impact for every $1 it spends – or more than $180 million in economic benefits yearly.
Friday, April 05, 2013
The nonprofit sector’s role in N.H.’s economy - New Hampshire Business Review - April 5 2013
The nonprofit sector’s role in N.H.’s economy - New Hampshire Business Review - April 5 2013: The viewpoint held by many nonprofit leaders is that one of the first tasks facing our state is to step forward and clarify, with data and outcome analysis, what the role and impact of the nonprofit sector is in our state.
We need to go beyond the reality that the nonprofit sector employs one out of seven workers in New Hampshire and generates over $9 billion toward the state’s GDP. We need to go beyond the fact that nonprofits help bring over $1 billion in federal funds into the state each year. And we need to go beyond the fact that our work is critical to tourism, to a healthy workforce and to ensuring the health and safety of our most vulnerable residents.
We need to go beyond the reality that the nonprofit sector employs one out of seven workers in New Hampshire and generates over $9 billion toward the state’s GDP. We need to go beyond the fact that nonprofits help bring over $1 billion in federal funds into the state each year. And we need to go beyond the fact that our work is critical to tourism, to a healthy workforce and to ensuring the health and safety of our most vulnerable residents.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Nonprofits vital to Whidbey Island life - South Whidbey Record
Nonprofits vital to Whidbey Island life - South Whidbey Record: When it comes to circulating a buck in the local economy, nonprofits are not only on the receiving end.
With a whopping 473 registered nonprofit organizations — roughly five per 1,000 people in Island County — one may think that’s a lot to support by a county with a relatively low population, a fact particularly true on South Whidbey.
With a whopping 473 registered nonprofit organizations — roughly five per 1,000 people in Island County — one may think that’s a lot to support by a county with a relatively low population, a fact particularly true on South Whidbey.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Can nonprofit organizations boost a regional economy? - The Washington Post
Can nonprofit organizations boost a regional economy? - The Washington Post: In Montgomery County, at least, a new report concludes that nonprofit groups have indeed played an important role in boosting the labor market and the broader economy, a finding that the study’s sponsors hope will inform policymaking and corporate strategizing in the community.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Look to nonprofit sector to create jobs - CNN.com
Look to nonprofit sector to create jobs - CNN.com: The size and scope of the nonprofit sector may come as a surprise. There are almost 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the country, including well-known brands like the Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, United Way and the YMCA, as well as many smaller and more community-based service organizations, schools, congregations, sports leagues and hospitals.
Taken all together, the sector generates almost $1.5 trillion in spending per year and employs about one in 10 American workers, or 13.5 million people. It is the third largest labor force behind retail trade and manufacturing.
Taken all together, the sector generates almost $1.5 trillion in spending per year and employs about one in 10 American workers, or 13.5 million people. It is the third largest labor force behind retail trade and manufacturing.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Analysis: Impact measurement - How do you test your strength?
Analysis: Impact measurement - How do you test your strength?: Measuring effectiveness is a growing priority for charities, but questions abound. David Ainsworth looks at the methodologies and Andy Hillier talks to charities that have put them into practice
In recent years, there has been a sea change in impact measurement by charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Less than a decade ago it was little-used and ill-defined, but now it has greater importance.
In recent years, there has been a sea change in impact measurement by charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Less than a decade ago it was little-used and ill-defined, but now it has greater importance.
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Charlotte United Way investing in impact � Philanthropy North Carolina
Charlotte United Way investing in impact � Philanthropy North Carolina: Now, as it begins that campaign, United Way is focusing on connecting with donors, and connecting them with its partner agencies so donors can better understand the community needs those agencies address and the impact they have in the five counties United Way serves.
The goal of building a culture of philanthropy has become an ongoing process at United Way, says Jane McIntyre, its executive director.
“It’s connecting with the donor, and connecting the donor with the need,” she say
The goal of building a culture of philanthropy has become an ongoing process at United Way, says Jane McIntyre, its executive director.
“It’s connecting with the donor, and connecting the donor with the need,” she say
Monday, July 09, 2012
Fred Leeb: Nonprofits Are Now Too Critical to Fail
Fred Leeb: Nonprofits Are Now Too Critical to Fail: According to Scott Allard of the School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, assistance from nonprofits is even more critical in today's down economy because the needs are greater but,
Friday, July 06, 2012
Marc Chardon and Hal Williams: The Imperfect Storm: Nonprofits Need to Ride for Their Brand (Series Post 4)
Marc Chardon and Hal Williams: The Imperfect Storm: Nonprofits Need to Ride for Their Brand (Series Post 4): In this post, we'll explore the importance of nonprofit branding.
Shift #3: Nonprofits need to ride for their brand.
Another major change in this imperfect storm is from the many to the one. Although many foundations and other funds have emphasized the importance of groups working together in partnerships, networks, and collaborative ventures, the emerging philanthropic focus is on which groups deliver the best results. The best get the money, the investment in their programs to improve human lives and conditions. We see foundations and individual donors alike shifting from sprinkling support among many groups to figuring out which ones are achieving the greatest impact. Then, fund
Shift #3: Nonprofits need to ride for their brand.
Another major change in this imperfect storm is from the many to the one. Although many foundations and other funds have emphasized the importance of groups working together in partnerships, networks, and collaborative ventures, the emerging philanthropic focus is on which groups deliver the best results. The best get the money, the investment in their programs to improve human lives and conditions. We see foundations and individual donors alike shifting from sprinkling support among many groups to figuring out which ones are achieving the greatest impact. Then, fund
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Philanthropy's Sweet Spots
Philanthropy's Sweet Spots: Around 120 friends of the Maine Community Foundation gathered in the Leonard and Renee Minsky Recital Hall at the University of Maine on May 10 for “Philanthropy’s Sweet Spots.” Foundation leaders considered the relevance of philanthropy in changing times and where it is making the greatest impact.
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