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.
Blog
State of the Sector 2020: Why insights and understanding are vital at this critical time for the charity sector
By Aidan Sutton and Daniel Chan.
On 20 February 2020.
State of the Sector is our comprehensive survey of the opinions of charity leaders. PwC are proud to be co-sponsors of this research.
Resources
Understanding Impact
By James Noble, Peter O'Flynn, and Anne Kazimirski .
On 12 February 2020.
How to turn your theory of change into a plan for measurement, the five types of data you will need to pay attention to, and how to prioritise what to measure.
Blog
Stronger foundations: Empathy makes you stronger
By Anne Kazimirski .
On 11 February 2020.
Anne responds to ACF's Impact and learning report from the Stronger Foundations initiative which identifies and helps foundations pursue excellent practice.
Blog
For Business, purpose is hot: But will it lead anywhere?
By Thomas Abrams .
On 28 November 2019.
NPC Consultant Thomas Abrams explores whether recent trends toward 'purpose driven' or 'ethical' businesses are having the impact they could.
