Key Facts and Insights from Measuring and Improving Social Impacts
- Value of Measurement: The book emphasizes the importance of measuring social impacts for organizations involved in social projects. Accurate measurement helps in tracking progress, identifying areas for improvement, and demonstrating value to stakeholders.
- Approach to Measurement: Epstein and Yuthas propose a systematic approach to measuring social impact, which includes identifying stakeholders, defining goals, setting metrics, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting results.
- Role of Stakeholders: The authors highlight the crucial role of stakeholders (both internal and external) in defining the goals and metrics of social impact projects. Their involvement...