Adelphi University Archives and Special Collections, 2014
The purpose of this paper is to identify best practices for achieving positive, measurable impact... more The purpose of this paper is to identify best practices for achieving positive, measurable impact in the for-purpose sector, which includes non-profit organizations and social enterprises. Through an analysis of secondary sources (case studies, evaluation reports, government documents, etc.), six processes were identified which differentiate successful organizations from organizations that failed. These processes are (1) analyzing relative advantage, (2) analyzing cultural compatibility, (3) identifying impact metrics, (4) identifying and addressing barriers to adoption, (5) instituting probationary trials, and (6) regularly reviewing social impact and cost effectiveness. These findings can serve as a framework for budding non-profit organizations and social enterprises, ensuring efficiency and high impact.
Adelphi University Archives and Special Collections, 2014
The purpose of this paper is to identify best practices for achieving positive, measurable impact... more The purpose of this paper is to identify best practices for achieving positive, measurable impact in the for-purpose sector, which includes non-profit organizations and social enterprises. Through an analysis of secondary sources (case studies, evaluation reports, government documents, etc.), six processes were identified which differentiate successful organizations from organizations that failed. These processes are (1) analyzing relative advantage, (2) analyzing cultural compatibility, (3) identifying impact metrics, (4) identifying and addressing barriers to adoption, (5) instituting probationary trials, and (6) regularly reviewing social impact and cost effectiveness. These findings can serve as a framework for budding non-profit organizations and social enterprises, ensuring efficiency and high impact.
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