Why Funders Are Requiring Outcomes
Funders, with 97% of major donors prioritizing positive impact, are increasingly requiring nonprofits to provide outcomes and impact data rather than just outputs, prompting organizations to demonstrate real-world results to secure funding and drive lasting change, as highlighted by Lauren Vanderpool of Social Impact Solutions.
Did you know that 97% of major donors look predominantly at the positive impact an organization makes when making funding decisions? Just like in a for-profit organization, people who invest in nonprofit organizations want to see a return on investment.
Lauren Vanderpool, co-founder of Social Impact Solutions, discusses how she has seen an increase in funders requiring outcomes and impact data, and what nonprofits can do to meet this requirement.
Funders are increasingly asking for outcomes and impact data to ensure that their investments are making a real difference. Nonprofits are encouraged to move beyond simply reporting outputs and instead focus on demonstrating real-world outcomes and the deep impact of their mission-driven work. This approach can help secure more funding and drive lasting change.