Outcome Metrics: Measuring What Matters in the Nonprofit World
The Age of Transparency & Accountability
Outcome metrics not only show funders and constituents how the organization is performing; they also help pave the way for sustainable growth and greater efficiency.
Amid increasing demand for transparency and accountability, today’s nonprofits are seeking ways to both produce and to demonstrate successful outcomes. Heightened expectations and heightened scrutiny come from several sources—including evermore engaged funders looking for financial management techniques and principles employed by for-profit businesses. To meet this demand, nonprofit organizations are embracing outcome metrics to measure and report their performance.
Outcome metrics can measure financial or non-financial criteria that reflect an organization’s, program’s, or initiative’s efficacy. They’re derived by carefully defining outcome indicators, data-collection methods, analytical techniques, and presentation vehicles that collectively show a rich picture of organizational performance.
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