(from Philanthropy Today) More than 70% of nonprofit leaders think measuring impact is important, but only 20% say they’re very good at it, one survey finds. Try the following to improve the way your nonprofit demonstrates impact:
- Define what impact means to your organization.
- Decide what to measure by asking questions that will help assess progress.
- Impact reports require advance planning; allow time to lay the groundwork.
- Don’t let the potential costs of data-tracking hold you back.
- Blend quantitative and qualitative data.
- Include engaging and informative visual elements.
- Put your data in context.
- Don’t start over every year.
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