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17 Oct 2024

Common Approach to Impact Measurement

By Common Approach

This guide from Common Approach explains the basics of measuring social impact in a clear and practical way. It outlines five essential practices that form a minimum standard for impact measurement. The resource helps organisations build simple, consistent systems to track results and improve their work.

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Summary

The report focuses on five essential practices that comprise a minimum standard of impact measurement.

  1. Describe your intended change.
  2. Use indicators.
  3. Collect useful information.
  4. Gauge performance and impact.
  5. Communicate and use results.

The authors recommend using The Common Foundations in collaboration with other tools and approaches, which they link to in the report.

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