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Key Components of an Organizational Social Impact Measurement Strategy

No matter what filed you work in, you likely know that in today’s world, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of measuring and communicating social impact. But it’s not just about picking a few metrics and sharing the numbers. A robust social impact measurement strategy allows an organization to assess their effectiveness toward their mission, improve their programs, and communicate their achievements in a transparent and compelling way.

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What is a Theory of Change?

The Theory of Change is a critical component of an organization’s “Roadmap to Impact.” As an organization’s grounding social impact framework, demonstrates how activities lead to the desired impact. It sketches out assumptions, research that underpin those assumptions, the stakeholders involved and helps guide your measurement and learning framework.

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