Impact
“It is essential that we hold ourselves and our grantees to the highest standards of performance. Our effectiveness matters not just to us, but more importantly to the communities we are entrusted to serve.”
Luis A. Ubiñas
President
Our Approach to Impact Assessment and Learning
At every stage of our work, we ask ourselves: Are the foundation’s strategic initiatives, approaches and grants achieving the maximum impact they can? Are there adjustments we can make to our strategies or the activities we are supporting that could yield better results?
Leadership
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Rick McGahey
Director, Impact Assessment
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Cyrus Driver
Director, Program Learning and Innovation
- The Impact section of our site will continue to grow. Stay tuned—we’ll be adding features in the next few weeks.
What We’re Following
Learning for Social Impact
New McKinsey & Company social impact assessment site provides best practices, resources and insights for funders and grantees
A Guide to Actionable Measurement
Guidelines developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help its staff determine how best to measure grants and strategies
Drowning in Data
Stanford Social Innovation Review on how funders can improve evaluation and maximize the opportunities it yields
‘Social Outcomes’: The Elephants in the Room
Mario Morino of Venture Philanthropy Partners devotes his “Chairman’s Corner” to how nonprofits can effectively manage outcomes
Theory of Change: A Collaborative Tool
Charles “Hipbone” Cameron hosts online dialogue between bloggers about unique approaches to social change on Social Edge
Transparency: One Size Does Not Fit All
In response to increased demand for transparency, Foundation Center president introduces new web tool Glasspockets on the center’s PhilanTopic blog
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