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What is Theory of Change?

Theory of Change is essentially a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. It is focused in particular on mapping out or “filling in” what has been described as the “missing middle” between what a program or change initiative does (its activities or interventions) and how these lead to desired goals being achieved. This website includes everything you need to know in order to understand and create a Theory of Change.

2021-11-15T17:04:29+00:00Categories: Solid Framework|Tags: , |

Data Playbook

For purpose-driven organizations, data means more than just numbers and graphs–it is about understanding what more you can do to change lives and strengthen communities. The Data Playbook, from Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, provides the building blocks you need to put data to work for your mission through a measured approach to understanding and telling stories of impact.

2022-09-18T18:51:55+00:00Categories: Solid Framework|Tags: , , , |

Actionable Measurement Guide

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Guide to Actionable Measurement is driven by three basic principles: 1) Measurement should be designed with a purpose in mind — to inform decisions and/or actions; 2) Do not measure everything but strive to measure what matters most; 3) Because the foundation’s work is organized by strategies, the data we gather help us learn and adapt our initiatives and approaches. This guide includes a results matrix, definitions of terms in our results hierarchy, and a set of measurement guidelines intended to shape internal decisions about depth, breadth, and rigor of measurement across grants and within strategies. The guide also highlights the good practices they aspire to follow to be good stewards and not increase the reporting burden faced by our grantees or distract from their work.

2021-11-15T19:20:01+00:00Categories: Extras|Tags: , , , |

The Noun Project

Noun Project is building a global visual language that unites us — a language that allows quick and easy communication no matter who you are or where you are. Our community of designers from 120+ countries is building the most diverse and extensive collection of iconography ever created. Icons are some of the most universal communication tools available, crossing language and cultural boundaries.

2021-10-04T13:49:02+00:00Categories: Powerful Data Viz|Tags: , |

Canva

Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. The app or desktop site includes templates for users to use, rather than designing from scratch. The platform is free to use and offers paid subscriptions.

2021-10-04T13:50:40+00:00Categories: Powerful Data Viz|Tags: , |

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