Blog
Where are we now on the impact journey?
By Dan Corry .
On 16 October 2024.
A transcript of Dan Corry’s speech at NPC Ignites 2024.
Blog
How grantmaking can embrace change and innovation
By Kathy Richardson.
On 12 September 2024.
We need to recognise the impact of social movements and new technology, focusing on human-centred design and measuring what really matters.
Resources
Achieving impact in education innovation
By Tom Lyscom, Catherine Hatcher, Lily Meisner, and Angela Kail .
On 15 May 2024.
Crucial insights into how change happens and what the key barriers and enablers of change are.
Blog
Theory of change for fund managers and impact investors
By Flora Charatan, and Gurmeet Kaur .
On 25 April 2024.
A theory of change is the foundation of an organisation’s strategy, evaluation, communication, and measurement.
Blog
Developing an organisational approach to impact
By Richard McManus and Rory Parker-Smith.
On 7 December 2023.
In this blog, Richard McManus and Rory Parker-Smith talk about developing an organisational approach to impact at Rethink Mental Illness.
Blog
Data: coming full circle
By Sarah Sandford .
On 23 November 2023.
In this blog, Sarah Sandford, Principal Data at NPC, reflects on her journey with NPC and shares some important updates on our data projects.
Event
Evaluation and learning for funders
On 20 June 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
The seminar is designed as an introduction to key principles and approaches. It is suitable for those just starting out in evaluation and learning.
Blog
Why we need a Civil Society Improvement Agency
By Dan Corry .
On 20 January 2023.
A Civil Society Improvement Agency would provide a gateway for charities to access curated expertise, data, research, and training.
Resources
Impact practices: getting started
On 18 March 2022.
The cycle of good impact practice provides simple, step-by-step guidance for how to plan your impact, carry out measurement, assess the data you collect, and review your work. It is a four-step process and there are lots of practical, downloadable resources to support you along the way.
Blog
How to get the most out of a learning partnership
By Michelle Man .
On 17 September 2021.
This blog explores what learning partnerships are, what they can do for you, and why you might want to commission a learning partner.
Resources
Impact measurement for flexible funding
On 16 September 2021.
We can’t rethink grant-making without rethinking the way we measure impact and learn from our grants.
Blog
How will social distancing change charity evaluation?
By James Noble .
On 11 June 2020.
The practical barriers of social distancing and the economic slowdown may have significant implications for what we prioritise and how we go about it.
