I’ve created a straightforward, 3-step strategy that empowers you own your organization’s impact story and tell it to the world.
Our 20+ years of experience has resulted in a 3-step strategy that streamlines and simplifies everything that’s needed to tell powerful and actionable impact stories clearly, confidently, and convincingly.
Back in 2010, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation released the Guide to Actionable Measurement, elevating a conversation about data collection which specifically informs nonprofit decisions and action.
We all know that programming is most likely going to produce long-term benefits when it’s based in what’s already known to work.
We have join these ideas by moving away from traditional “program evaluation” towards resourcing nonprofits for telling masterful impact stories. Read about how program evaluation is not actually your job or watch this 15 minute video.
Click here for a 1-minute overview of the ImpactStory™ Strategy
The result is our ImpactStory™ Strategy. Tell the story you know needs to be told. Build capacity in your organization to clearly, confidently, and convincingly tell your impact story to anyone, anytime. Leave overwhelm behind. This is within reach. It’s not harder than tracking your budget.
“Maryfrances is very adept at bringing individuals at various levels of understanding to a clearer view of the linkage of priorities and outcomes. The leadership Maryfrances provided was invaluable in our evolution of deciding how to invest our resources of dollars, advocacy, and volunteerism to address priorities. “
Cathy Smith Train, Past President, United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Step 1. Map Out Your Strategy
Be clear about what you do
Step 2. Gather the Pieces
Be confident in understanding your impact
Step 3. Tell Your Story
Tell your most convincing story
“Working with PSI was a great opportunity to identify why the work we do really matters. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught in the day-to-day details and make assumptions about our impact. We worked with them to create a story framework for truly identifying the impact of our efforts. Thank you!”
Heather Mott, Direct Marketing and Support Services Manager, Camp Holiday Trails