Collecting and Communicating Impact Data in a Meaningful Way with John Mark Vanderpool

The Prosperous Nonprofit

If you’re looking for a way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, then this podcast episode is for you. I sat down with special guest and impact data expert, John Mark Vanderpool. He is diving into how to get clarity on your nonprofit’s big goals, collect and translate data meaningfully, and put the right systems in place. This is a great episode to tune into, especially before the big end-of-the-year fundraising push.

About John Mark

Donors demand impact data and many organizations need additional resources and training to measure and market their impact. John Mark Vanderpool, co-founder of Social Impact Solutions, works diligently to equip non-profit organizations with essential fundraising and impact tools, facilitating their journey toward growing more effectively.

Read the podcast transcript here.

Episode Summary

In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for collecting and communicating impact data in a meaningful way, including:

• How to collect data and translate it into meaningful impact data (9:20)

• Getting clarity on your nonprofit’s big goals (13:15)

• How to communicate data effectively (18:05)

• Working together to provide a cohesive picture of social impact data (26:00)

• Examples of key performance indicators (KPIs) (32:10)

• Putting the right systems in place (41:05)

Teasers

“Things get more complicated as time goes on. We want to keep things streamlined and straightforward.”

“We're all human and we resonate with stories. If you can back those stories with data points that are substantiated and sound, then that's the magic combination.”

“When we get the right people together from ops, from finance programs, and from marketing and communications, in the room once a month is a huge step.”

Resources

The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/

Social Impact Solutions Website: https://socialimpactsolutions.com/

Quiz to Maximize Fundraising Potential: https://www.fundraisingquiz.org/

Connect with John Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mark-vanderpool-521485184/

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