Study Calls for Greater Flow of Information in Philanthropic Sector

This strategy doesn't require expensive tools or complex measures. Use simple tools that track activities, outputs and outcomes. Integrate performance management into day-to-day activities.

The study does note the need for standards for performance assessment that are accepted across the nonprofit sector, and better tools and frameworks for tracking and supporting nonprofit performance.

2. Share information about social impact and organizational performance. Gathering the right kinds of information is important, but it's not enough.