PERSPECTIVES
Notes from the work.
This is where we publish writing on impact work - what we’re learning, what the evidence is showing, and where we think the sector could be thinking differently.
Three threads run through what you’ll find here. Some pieces take a position on how impact work should change. Some surface data, research or trends that we find interesting. Some reflect on the craft itself: what makes for good design, good measurement, good collaboration. The posts draw on what we’ve done and the patterns we’ve seen. The aim is to think out loud, and to welcome discussion via your own perspectives on these topics.
The Sustainability Myth
Philanthropy treats “sustainability” as a synonym for self-sufficiency. The data – and the logic – say otherwise.
8 min read.
Why Start With Why
Measurement that doesn't start with purpose usually ends up serving no one.
7 min read.