As we approach the new year, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the SureImpact Insight Innovators January 2025 Cohort. This program represents the culmination of my 25 years of research, experience, consulting, teaching, and software development, all aimed at empowering nonprofit executive leaders to achieve unprecedented levels of success.
Why 2025 is the Year of Impact
2025 is poised to be a transformative year for nonprofits. With increasing competition for funding and a growing emphasis on measurable outcomes, it is more important than ever for organizations to demonstrate their impact. The SureImpact Insight Innovators Cohort provides the tools, support, and community needed to thrive in this environment.
Research shows that organizations with access to real-time outcome and impact data are 68% more likely to raise more money and secure grants. By participating in this cohort, nonprofits will be better positioned to demonstrate their impact and attract the funding they need to sustain and grow their programs.
The Journey to SureImpact
Over the past two and a half decades, I have dedicated my career to understanding and enhancing the impact of nonprofit organizations. My journey began with a passion for data and a belief that nonprofits, like their for-profit counterparts, could benefit immensely from data-driven decision-making. This belief led me to develop measurement frameworks and tools that help organizations track their outcomes and demonstrate their impact.
Through my consulting work with Measurement Resources Company, I have had the privilege of working with numerous nonprofits, helping them to implement these frameworks and see firsthand the transformative power of data. Teaching and mentoring nonprofit leaders has further reinforced my conviction that with the right tools and support, these organizations can achieve remarkable results.
Insights from Impact & Excellence
In my book, Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies to Aligning Mission, Culture, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Jossey-Bass, 2014), I delve into the importance of creating a measurement culture within organizations. The book is the culmination of a four-year research study into the most successful data-driven strategies for today's nonprofit and government organizations. It highlights the "Five Cs" framework, which includes:
Clarity: Defining clear goals and outcomes.
Culture: Building a culture that values data and measurement.
Capacity: Ensuring the organization has the capacity to collect and analyze data.
Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration within and outside the organization.
Communication: Effectively communicating the impact to stakeholders.
These principles are not just theoretical; they are practical strategies that have been implemented successfully by many organizations. The book includes vivid case studies and success stories that illustrate how these strategies can lead to significant improvements in performance and impact.
The Birth of SureImpact
The idea for SureImpact was born out of a desire to scale these efforts and make them accessible to a broader audience. SureImpact is a comprehensive impact measurement platform designed to provide nonprofits with the technology they need to track, measure, and communicate their unique value. Since its inception, SureImpact has been a game-changer for many organizations, enabling them to secure more funding, improve their programs, and ultimately, change more lives.
Why the Insight Innovators Cohort?
The SureImpact Insight Innovators January 2025 Cohort is the next step in this journey. This program is designed to bring together a select group of high-performing nonprofit executive leaders who are ready to elevate their organizations through data-driven strategies and impactful measurement.
Here’s why I am so excited about this cohort:
Comprehensive Support: Participants will receive everything they need to succeed in 2025, including measurement frameworks, technology, coaching, mentoring, and connections to funders. This holistic approach ensures that nonprofits are not only equipped with the tools they need but also the support and guidance to use them effectively.
Exclusive Access: Only 20 nonprofits will be accepted into this cohort, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and support. This exclusivity also fosters a close-knit community of like-minded leaders who can learn from and support each other.
Proven Impact: Research shows that organizations with access to real-time outcome and impact data are 68% more likely to raise more money and secure grants. By participating in this cohort, nonprofits will be better positioned to demonstrate their impact and attract the funding they need to sustain and grow their programs.
What’s Included in the Cohort?
The SureImpact Insight Innovators January 2025 Cohort offers a comprehensive package designed to meet the unique needs of nonprofit leaders:
Measurement Framework Development: Participants will learn how to build robust frameworks to measure their impact effectively.
Monthly Coaching Calls: These calls will provide guidance on creating a high-performance measurement culture within their organizations.
One-Year SureImpact License: Each organization will receive a one-year license for up to three of their programs, giving them access to SureImpact’s powerful impact measurement tools.
Implementation and Onboarding Training: We will provide the support needed to successfully implement and utilize SureImpact, ensuring that participants can hit the ground running.
The Application Process
We are looking for U.S.-based nonprofits that provide direct services and have a desire and willingness to track, measure, and communicate their unique value. Participants must also agree to pilot SureImpact as their impact measurement platform for at least one program.
Applications are due by December 27, 2024, and acceptance will be announced by January 3, 2025. The program will launch the week of January 13, 2025. The value of this program is $25,000, but participants can join for a fee of $10,000 prepaid or $850 per month. As many leaders from an organization as desired may participate in the monthly coaching calls.
Join Us on This Journey
I am incredibly excited to bring together my 25 years of experience to offer this transformative program. The SureImpact Insight Innovators January 2025 Cohort is more than just a program; it’s a community of leaders committed to making a difference. Together, we can harness the power of data to drive change and create a brighter future for the communities we serve.
If you are a high-performing nonprofit executive leader ready to take your organization to the next level, I invite you to apply for this innovative program. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, impact, and success.
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