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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.
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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.
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Understanding Impact
By James Noble, Peter O'Flynn, and Anne Kazimirski .
On 12 February 2020.
Turning your theory of change into a plan for measurement, the five types of data you will need to focus on, and how to prioritise what to measure.
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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.
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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.
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The case for a Civil Society Improvement agency
By Dan Corry .
On 3 September 2019.
Dan Corry, argues that civil society needs to improve, and that a Civil Society Improvement agency could be the ideal vehicle to drive such change.
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Three lessons to help charities increase their impact
By Charlotte Lamb .
On 24 January 2019.
What have the grantees learnt from being part of the Growth Peer Network and how can it help the wider sector?
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What impact data should trustees be using in decision making?
By Nicola Pritchard .
On 23 November 2018.
Data can be confusing for trustees. Here Nicola Pritchard, NPC Consultant, shares insights from sector leaders who spoke at a recent NPC seminar on the subject.
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Measuring the multiplicity of impact
By Anoushka Kenley .
On 16 November 2018.
NPC Senior Consultant Anoushka Kenley considers what economic analysis has to offer those thing about how to measure impact.
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Make it count: Why impact matters in user involvement
By Rosie McLeod, and Theo Clay .
On 9 October 2018.
This paper argues for a greater focus in the social sector on what user involvement aims to achieve and evidencing its effectiveness.
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Readiness or resilience?
By Anoushka Kenley .
On 25 April 2018.
Recent research suggests resilience may be more important, especially when it comes to having an impact.