It is hard to encourage newcomers into the field of impact investment when there is so little information about the gains (or losses) that can be made – both financial and social. The KL Felicitas Foundation is working to address this.
From using impact measurement to avoid mission drift to the importance of investing in external support – a new report from Nesta reveals lessons learnt two years into its impact investment journey.
66% of the UK’s wealthiest people think professional advisors could do more to cover philanthropy. David Stead explains why the field of philanthropic advice has reached a tipping point.
This week, Liam Black turns his attention to social impact measurement and urges social entrepreneurs to "cut through the noise to discern what really works and what is a pointless, tail-chasing exercise".
Effective impact measurement is good for business and good for those who stand to benefit from the social venture’s mission. Liam Black takes to the recording studio with “social return on investment guru” Jeremy Nicholls and UnLtd’s Katherine Danton.
It is just over two years since the Social Value Act was introduced in the UK. While it has been praised and embraced by many, others argue it lacks bite and is failing to realise its full potential.
Social business analyst Dave Masom reflects on Darwin's theory of evolution to explain how impact measurement can be done in a way that doesn't eat up too many of your precious resources.
