Center for What Works

Problem: There is no meaningful industry-wide comparison data for social sector performance; therefore, organizations cannot utilize baselines or benchmarks for continuous learning and growth.

Assumption: If social sector organizations effectively measure their outcomes, they can better manage their performance. Once they better manage performance in a systematic way, they can continuously learn, thereby improving their overal social impact.

Process: We will alleviate the problem through a two-tiered approach. First, through rigorous research, we will create a common langauge to compare performance. Then we will make the research useful, practical, and applicable through education and capacity building.

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