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Assessing the impact practices of impact investments
On 15 January 2018.
A light-touch and practical framework for comparing an organisation’s approach to impact against best practice.
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Choosing an electronic case management system
On 12 January 2018.
This paper is a guide for charities and other social sector organisations who are taking the steps to implement a new database.
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Long read: Reflections of an accidental data campaigner
By Tracey Gyateng .
On 29 November 2017.
With four years leading our Data Lab project under her belt, Tracey Gyateng charts the highs, lows and lessons from her time campaigning for better use of data.
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How to create an Impact Data Lab
On 29 November 2017.
NPC advocates for Data Labs—a model that unlocks government data to help organisations understand their impact on social issues.
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User mapping techniques: A guide for the social sector
On 2 November 2017.
This guide outlines how user mapping techniques can be used to better understand people's lived experiences and drive impact.
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15 years of NPC: What I’ve learned
By Iona Joy .
On 22 September 2017.
Here our longest serving member of staff and head of our charities team, Iona Joy, shares her top lessons from a decade and a half of trying to do good better.
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15 years of NPC: How it all began
By Peter Wheeler .
On 31 August 2017.
A decade and a half ago when NPC’s impact journey started, the landscape was under-populated, almost lonely. Peter Wheeler explains how it all began.
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Data visualisation: What’s it all about?
On 30 August 2017.
This short paper looks at what data visualisation is, how charities can get started using it, and provides handy tips and resources.
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Data with destiny
On 10 August 2017.
In this short practical guide, we outline how charities can turn their raw data into wisdom and informed action.
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Shifting the dial: How to take an impact-focused approach to your policy change campaigns
On 4 August 2017.
A practical guide to focusing on impact while planning, delivering and evaluating a campaign.
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Long read: Towards a tipping point for impact investment
By Tris Lumley .
On 25 July 2017.
There is much to be excited about with the progress of the impact investment market. But there are still challenges to surmount.
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Small charity trustees: How to overcome key challenges
On 15 June 2017.
This short paper outlines the key challenges of being a trustee of a small charity and sets out recommendations to overcoming them.
