April 17, 2013
We can nearly wear the tread off of a word during cycles of popularity or necessary use. “Impact” fits this category. Regardless of possible misuse or overuse, however, it’s worth the attempt to maintain a real definition and to use the word meaningfully. There is little option of abandoning it...
January 14, 2013
Today, the social sector (and Markets For Good, in particular) is not only asking critical questions about data, but also dealing with them head-on… Which data? Who pays for it? Where’s the accountability? and others. In this post, David Bank of Impact IQ, a firm that is seeking to track...
October 30, 2012
Performance assessment is an acknowledged necessity for nonprofits to operate effectively and attract capital. Phil Buchanan discusses the role of foundations in helping nonprofits carry out this vital function and the challenges for everyone involved. Markets for Good is a welcome push for the development and use of data to...
