New 'Common Impact Data Standard' hopes to become Dewey Decimal System of impact measurement

Co-ordinated impact tracking saves time and tedium, unveiling “service deserts” along the way

Why It Matters

Whether it’s clashing metrics from grantmakers and organizations or reporting to multiple funders, non-profits often say impact measurement is challenging. Many rely on spreadsheets, while others still use pen-and-paper methods.

Impact measurement is a shared challenge in both non-profits and grant-making organizations. It’s also time-consuming.

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