Resources

Alliance for Effective Social Investing
This page provides access to valuable resource produced by members of the Alliance as well as others working to improve the performance of the nonprofit sector.  Have something you would like to contribute?  Want to learn more about the Alliance?  Contact us by clicking here.

(NEW) David Hunter Consulting Automated Tools
David Hunter has developed a set of automated, web-based tools that nonprofits can use to understand their likelihood of generating social value and what to do to improve.  He also has a tool that will let non-profits know if they are ready for formal evaluation.  Check them out on the Hunter Consulting Website
 


Guide to Effective Social Investing
Authors:
David Hunter | Owner, Hunter Consulting
Steve Butz | Founder, Social Solution


Nonprofit Marketplace: Bridging the Information Gap in Philanthropy
Authors:
Maisie O'Flanagan | McKinsey & Company
Jacob Harold & Paul Brest | Hewlett Foundation
Does Your Donation Make a Difference
Author:
Paul Brest | Hewlett Foundation 

Leap of Reason
Author:
Mario Morino | Venture Philanthropy Partners

 To What End? The Importance of Outcomes & Performance
Author:
Mario Morino | Venture Philanthropy Partners 
PerformWell.org
PerformWell an online resource initiated by Urban Institute,
Child Trends, and Social Solutions. PerformWell provides
measurement tools and practical knowledge that human
services professionals can use to manage their programs’ day-to-day performance.