impact partners by social solutions Archives

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May

Impact Partners Spotlight: Why Investing in Nonprofit Resilience Has Become an Imperative

Social Solutions Impact Partners, Mission Uninterrupted

The social good sector – encompassing a wide spectrum of funders, philanthropists, nonprofits and government agencies – exists to solve social problems and transform lives. This work is both noble and never-ending. And, with a global health crisis wreaking havoc on communities and systems around the world, this work has become exceedingly more complex. The COVID-19 crisis has introduced a whole new set of problems to solve and has exposed challenges inherent in the social sector ecosystem that are prompting a rethink of how funders can best invest in organizations creating impact. read more

13

Apr

On Future-Shaping and Funding Impact – A Conversation with Social Solutions’ Darryl Byrd

Social Solutions Data Management, Impact Partners, Nonprofit Technology

We recently shared that seasoned community transformer and social impact strategist Darryl Byrd joined Social Solutions to lead our Impact Partners Program. But our announcement just scratched the surface of Darryl’s story and all the experience and vision he brings to our program which enables change-seekers to fund nonprofits’ access to real-time data and technology. Read on to get to know more about Darryl and his passion for helping people realize their dreams. read more

14

Nov

What Happens When Funders and Nonprofits Share Better Data?

Social Solutions Data Management, Funding, Fundraising, Impact Partners, Non Profit Software, Nonprofit Technology, Reporting

Without data, there is no measurement. Without measurement, there is no reporting. Without reporting, there is no impact story. What could become possible if funders and nonprofits were to reimagine the steps in the chain? read more

14

Nov

Why It’s Time for a New Era in Funding Social Good

Social Solutions Data Management, Funding, Fundraising, Impact Partners, Nonprofit Technology, Reporting

Today, nonprofits are emphasizing outcomes data tracking, measurement and analytics more than ever. Nonprofit organizations are tracking, monitoring, measuring and analyzing data points related to strategies, programs and impact goals to attract more funding, improve decision-making, and communicate better impact stories. That said, you don’t need to think about outcomes data strategies as all or nothing – it’s a process. Read on for our list of common outcomes data mistakes nonprofits make and how you can fix them on your journey to outcomes data management maturity. read more

11

Nov

3 Entirely New Ways to Accelerate Your Impact

Social Solutions Best Practices, Data Management, Funding, Fundraising, Impact Partners, Non Profit Software, Nonprofit Technology, Partnerships

As funders seek to invest in solving complex and challenging social issues, we have been hearing this question more often than ever: How can we be sure our funds contribute to making a real impact? read more