Broader Evidence for Bigger Impact
Defining credible evidence has polarized into two camps that must be brought together to tackle social problems effectively.
Measurement & Evaluation - Most Popular
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
A Simple Method to Improve College Graduation Rates
A case study of Boston-area organization Bottom Line.
Actionable Measurement at the Gates Foundation
A conversation with Jodi Nelson, head of measurement and evaluation.
Roundtable on Collective Impact
A discussion of the ways in which growing numbers of communities are aligning resources and pulling together to create significant change on a community problem.
Prairie Portfolio
Economists are using a tool familiar to the financial industry to analyze climate change outcomes for conservationists.
A GPS for Social Impact
Root Capital and Acumen Fund propose a system for program evaluation that is akin to GPS.
Development Controversy a Sign of Sophistication
Public debate about two prominent poverty-alleviation programs shows that over the past 15 years international development has become much more scientific.
The Present Value of Social Investment
How to calculate the value of a social investment made now versus at a future date.