There is no doubt that we need to measure social impact. Social impact measurement shows if your programmes and projects are working and if you are indeed creating the change you are claiming. Investors, funders, consultants and the social organizations themselves are aligned on this point, although how to measure is still up for discussion. There is some agreement regarding the process to follow, but we still lack standardization in terms of the specific tools and frameworks to implement. The good news is that there are several useful resources and handbooks that help these different actors better measure impact. Read the rest of this entry »
