Trust-based philanthropy is an approach to giving that seeks to rebalance power, center relationships, and create equity. It resonates with those of us who believe generosity should be rooted in mutual respect and shared purpose. For this approach to succeed, we must understand what trust is built on.| SureImpact
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department strives for equitable development of parks, programming, facilities, and open space. CRPD is...| SureImpact
Nonprofit organizations are the backbone of our communities, tirelessly working to address societal challenges and improve lives. You're...| SureImpact
Discover how impact storytelling transforms capital campaigns into powerful narratives that inspire donor engagement. Learn strategies for weaving human stories with outcome data across every campaign stage| SureImpact
Imagine two nonprofit leaders. Both are passionate. Both are working hard. Both are trying to grow their mission and make a real impact. But they’re having very different experiences. Leader A is overwhelmed. Her team is burned out. She’s constantly scrambling to finish reports, manage cash flow, or justify budgets to her board. She has a sense that the organization is doing okay, but she’s not totally sure. When she looks at the financials, she sees numbers, but not clarity. Leader...| SureImpact
Measuring impact is essential for nonprofits—it’s how you prove to funders, donors, and your community that your programs are making a...| SureImpact
Your nonprofit collects data every day: stories, statistics, outcomes, and insights that reflect the difference your organization is making. But are you using that data to engage donors in a way that drives results?One of the most effective yet underutilized tools for donor engagement is your email newsletter. It’s a direct line to supporters who have already shown they care. When you use that space to share compelling, outcome-based impact stories, you turn routine communication into a pow...| SureImpact
Sustaining momentum in collective impact takes more than strategy—it requires purpose, care, and connection. Learn how to prevent burnout, re-engage partners, and reignite your initiative’s energy by returning to the “why.”| SureImpact
The nonprofit organization Families Flourish simplified their processes and improved program outcomes with impact management software| SureImpact
Learn how to create a donor experience that builds trust, communicates real outcomes, and keeps supporters engaged in your mission—beyond the donation.| SureImpact
Discover how data-driven collaboratives funded by the Kauffman Foundation are advancing systemic change and creating healthier, more prosperous communities.| SureImpact
Many nonprofits still rely on outputs to measure success—but these metrics miss the mark. Learn how to shift to outcomes-driven strategies that demonstrate real impact and join our upcoming webinar to get started.| SureImpact
Staff turnover remains one of the most persistent and expensive challenges facing nonprofits. While many organizations rely on mission and purpose to attract passionate employees, those same staff often leave within a few years. Passion is not a retention strategy. To build a stable team, nonprofit leaders need to give their people more than inspiration. They need to provide the tools, systems, and culture that make the work possible.A recent article in NonProfit Pro emphasized the importanc...| SureImpact
The latest report from the World Economic Forum, The Future is Collective: Advancing Collective Social Innovation to Address Society’s...| SureImpact
Discover four essential strategies for nonprofit sustainability in 2025, including innovation through data-driven learning, strategic partnerships, asset management, and measurable impact tracking. Learn how nonprofits can strengthen funding and mission resilience with practical guidance from SureImpact CEO Sheri Chaney Jones.| SureImpact
Every nonprofit approaches budget season a little differently. For some, June marks the end of the fiscal year. For others, December closes out financial activity. And then there are the organizations that wrap up in March, September, or some other off-month. Regardless of your timing, budget season should not just be about closing gaps and reviewing spreadsheets. It is a time to set priorities.This includes preparing your organization for something funders are increasingly asking of you: proof| SureImpact
Economic uncertainty is creating new challenges for nonprofit leaders. Here are four strategic priorities you should focus on; as well as a few practical tools you can use to stay flexible and grounded.| SureImpact
This article discusses nine ways to foster a nonprofit culture that inspires excellence in your team and increases your impact.| SureImpact
Economic volatility is exposing major weaknesses in nonprofit impact strategies. Sheri Chaney Jones of SureImpact explains how to shift from reactive to resilient using real-time data, funder alignment, and outcome-driven operations.| SureImpact
This week, we had the privilege of attending the annual conference for the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA). Nonprofit leaders came together to network, learn about trends in the human services sector, and find ways to better serve individuals and families. It was wonderful to meet with our customers and with other organizations to share ideas about how to move the needle for high-need individuals and families in our communities. What was surprising was how many times a nonp...| SureImpact
Last week, I had the privilege of presenting in Baltimore as part of HubSpot Day at the beginning of the National Technology conference...| SureImpact
Walk into any board room in the U.S. and you’ll likely hear the term “impact assessment” tossed around. From such contexts, it can be difficult to intuit what impact assessment actually means and what it looks like in practice. But behind the corporate jargon, impact assessment is an essential tool for the success of both for-profit and non-profit organizations. From an ice cream parlor looking to franchise its business to a homeless shelter reporting to funders about its impact on the ...| SureImpact
In times of economic and social turbulence, the social-service sector continues to play an increasingly pivotal role in the long-term stability of individuals, families, and communities. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics there are approximately 1.5 million nonprofit organizations that receive $1.59 trillion in annual revenues in order to address some of society’s most complex issues. Despite these financial resources and the human capital devoted to solving the issu...| SureImpact
See SureImpact in action. SureImpact is the only impact management and reporting solution that is specifically designed for social-good providers and their funders. Schedule a demo today.| SureImpact
SureImpact is the only impact management and reporting solution that is specifically designed for social-good providers and their funders.| SureImpact
In the larger world of impact assessment and program evaluation, impact measurement is an often overlooked but critical step. According to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, one out of four nonprofits don’t have a system in place for measuring their programs' impact. Moreover, of the nonprofits that do collect “impact” data, only six percent feel they’re using that information effectively to influence their greater strategy. What does this mean? Many social good organizations aren...| SureImpact
As humans, we tell stories for a range of reasons: to inform, to convince, to create empathy, and to communicate experience. Nonprofits, in particular, rely on telling the story of their impact to raise more money, deliver better services, build deeper donor relationships, and, ultimately, achieve their mission. In this toolkit, we’ll define impact storytelling in a social good context, explore how to craft an impact story unique to your organization, and recommend the best strategies to sh...| SureImpact
On an instinctual level, you know your nonprofit is doing important, impactful community work. Your volunteers show up early. Your staff stays late. However, generally speaking, you can’t receive grants or funding on instinct alone—and our instincts are often wrong and can lead to poor decisions. Luckily, there’s a solution: social impact assessment.Social impact assessment is particularly well-suited to help non-profit organizations show what they do, how well they do it, and their lon...| SureImpact