Measuring and Improving Social Impacts: A Guide for Nonprofits, Companies and Impact Investors

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Synopsis
Identifying, measuring and improving social impact is a significant challenge for corporate and private foundations, charities, NGOs and corporations. How best to balance possible social and environmental benefits (and costs) against one another? How does one bring clarity to multiple possibilities and opportunities? Based on years of work and new field studies from around the globe, the authors have written a book for managers that is grounded in the best academic and managerial research.It is a practical guide that describes the steps needed for identifying, measuring and improving social impact. This approach is useful in maximizing the impact of different types of investments, including grants and donations, impact investments, and commercial investments.With numerous examples of actual organizational approaches, research into more than fifty organizations, and extensive practical guidance and best practices, Measuring and Improving Social Impacts fills a critical gap.
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
266 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781351276238
Related ISBNs:
9781351276245, 9781907643996, 9781907643996, 9781907643996, 9781351276245
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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N/A
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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