Impact

The bee is a symbol of impact.Impact is the change that appears in the world as a result of the work that we do. When leadership, money, management, and communications come together, they create impact. Impact isn’t just the end result of what we do, the thing you see as the curtain falls. Impact accumulates daily, providing us with data, clues, and stories that feed our vision, guide our teams, and strengthen our organizations.

When we observe our impact, we can see what is good, what is working, what should be repeated. We can also see what may not be working, what might be doing harm, what might be “nice” but not creating change.

The Organizer covers all aspects of impact, from theories of change to the nitty-gritty of impact measurement. At the end of the day, this is why we are here.

What to do when your impact story doesn’t feel impactful

April 8, 2024

When the success of your advocacy or your financial health is on the line, you need to move people with your impact stories.

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Nonprofit key performance indicators and impact measures

November 27, 2023

When measuring nonprofit work, there’s a difference between key performance indicators and impact measures | The Organizer #67

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When you need to raise more money, don’t go it alone

November 20, 2023

If you’ve hit a plateau and you still need to raise more money, it’s time to build a team.

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Impact stories are easier than you think

October 16, 2023

Impact stories attract support, build momentum, and propel you forward. And they are easier to create than you may think.

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Nonprofit partnerships: small organizations, big impact

August 14, 2023

Nonprofit partnerships might be right for your “small’ organization.

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Keep your impact measurements honest, even when you don’t want to

June 19, 2023

Good social impact requires honesty, even when things don’t turn out how we thought. Without the truth, we cannot create real change.

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You need to start measuring your impact

May 1, 2023

Measuring impact enhances your organization’s approach and allows you to manage your resources efficiently.

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Changing the world takes skill growth

February 27, 2023

It’s easier to love work that you know how to do well. Building skills makes work more enjoyable and more fulfilling.

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How to measure your impact (and why it’s important)

February 20, 2023

For most organizations, one impact measure is powerful enough to monitor progress and keep your team on the same page.

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How to start measuring impact

October 31, 2022

To start measuring impact, keep it simple. Build routines that collect and share impact stories.

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Defining your impact is harder than it sounds

August 22, 2022

Make time to define your impact. Forget the excuses and focus on making your workmore meaningful and effective.

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The joy of impact measurement

May 16, 2022

Impact measurement works best when you collect useful data, then use it to tell your story, motivate yourself, and grow.

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