Enough navel gazing about how we measure, writes Ben Carpenter of Social Value International. Let’s focus on the point of impact measurement – maximising social value.
A wide ranging survey aimed at uncovering attitudes and current practice of impact measurement is being launched. The consortium behind it is hoping the results will benefit all social ventures.
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It is hard to encourage newcomers into the field of impact investment when there is so little information about the gains (or losses) that can be made – both financial and social. The KL Felicitas Foundation is working to address this.
From using impact measurement to avoid mission drift to the importance of investing in external support – a new report from Nesta reveals lessons learnt two years into its impact investment journey.
66% of the UK’s wealthiest people think professional advisors could do more to cover philanthropy. David Stead explains why the field of philanthropic advice has reached a tipping point.
This week, Liam Black turns his attention to social impact measurement and urges social entrepreneurs to "cut through the noise to discern what really works and what is a pointless, tail-chasing exercise".
