About Mission MeasurementIn an era where social issues matter more than ever, we can no longer afford to guess what works. We have the resources to solve many of our gravest problems, but what has been missing is the evidence base and insights to make the right investments and maximize the returns. We see the need for a new generation of data and we are proud to be collaborating with the public and private sectors, investors and philanthropists, scholars and social entrepreneurs, all with an eye towards putting more ‘science’ into social science.Mission MeasurementMM_03e15f28-2d29-11e6-b276-b9a2bea16470Mission Measurement is the industry leader in measuring social outcomes for governments, foundations, corporations and nonprofits.FundersOUR MISSION IS TO SOLVE THE WORLD’S MOST INTRACTABLE SOCIAL PROBLEMS USING DATA ~ That’s a pretty tall order. But that’s where you come in. We help funders like you (governments, foundations, corporate CSR) to improve the impact of your investments in social programs. Our outcomes-based frameworks, tools and benchmarks are leading the industry to set clearer goals, make smarter resource allocation choices and produce better portfolio impact.GovernmentsEach year governments, corporations and philanthropies across the world invest billions into social programs that aim to address some of society’s biggest challenges, from poverty to public health, hunger to education and so much more. Yet, key indicators suggest this massive investment is not yielding dramatically improved results.FoundationsCorporationsCorporate CSR OfficialsInvestorsPhilanthropistsScholarsSocial EntrepreneursJason SaulJason Saul is the Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement. With more than twenty years of experience in the field as an entrepreneur, academic and author, Jason is known as one of the nation’s leading experts on measuring social impact. He has worked with leading corporations, public sector agencies, private foundations and nonprofits to transform the way they think about creating value through social change.Mission Measurement Advisory BoardLarry HedgesDepartment Chair, Professor, Board of Trustees, Department of Statistics, Northwestern UniversityMitch BarnsFormer Chief Executive Officer, Nielsen Holdings; Board Director, Information Services, Data & Analytics, Digital TransformationNolan GasserArchitect of the Music Genome Project; Pandora Radio Composer, Pianist, AuthorLiz KerscherFormer President, Data Division, Morningstar, Inc.; President, Fairpointe CapitalMats LederhausenFormer President, McDonald’s Ventures; Former Chair, Business for Social Responsibility; Founder & CEO, BECAUSE, LLCNina NashifFormer Founder & CEO, Healthbox; CEO, Board Director, Venture CapitalistImpact Genome Project®Combining the latest advances in meta analysis and database technology, Mission Measurement created the Impact Genome Project® — a web-based platform containing the largest evidence base of social science research across 11 domains. * Derives a common outcomes taxonomy from thousands of evidence-based studies * Matches intervention components to evidence-based analogues * Uses the evidence-based analysis to inform program design and improve outcomes * Benchmarks programs by efficacy and cost-per-outcomeArts DomainCriminal Justice DomainCritical Human Needs DomainCulture & Identity DomainEconomic Development DomainEducation DomainGlobal Development DomainPublic Health DomainScience & Technology Domain DomainSustainability & Environment DomainSystems Change DomainYouth DomainSocial Change OrganizationsMission Measurement partners with leading social change organizations to make the Impact Genome Project® a public resource for the industry to use when making decisions around funding or evaluating social programs.More ‘science’ in social science_d1b6b9e6-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea00To solve the world's most intractable social problems using data_d1b6bb6c-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea00Change"WE DON'T WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD ONLY, WE WANT TO MAKE IT SPIN A LITTLE FASTER." To that end, we work across all of our clients to advance the field in the following ways:ReproducibilitySOLVING REPRODUCIBILITY ~ Imagine if we can codify the world’s evidence base and learn what works, and what doesn’t. We could have greater confidence in what works — by solving the reproducibility problem. The issue isn’t really about reproducing results — we only really want to do that so we can have confidence that a particular solution will work more than once. But we can solve that problem in a different way — instead of trying to prove that a program worked and can work again — we can instead tease out and understand the underlying DNA of the program, and program’s like it. In this way we’re not reproducing a program, we’re isolating the variables that drive program results so that we can reproduce those variables.EvaluationDEMOCRATIZING EVALUATION ~ Empowering all practitioners to use evaluation tools and access evidence, rather than hiring consultants or waiting for experts to tell them if they’re effective and leveling the Playing Field so all programs could be evaluated on equal footing. Not just because they’re big or were funded in the past.ResourcesRATIONALIZING THE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES ~ Helping funders understand which programs produce the outcomes they desire, and at the same time, helping practitioners clarify the total cost of ownership of an outcome. I.e. What it really costs to produce results. Lowering fundraising costs and reducing yield loss for funders and investors who all too often don’t get the results they want, which limits future investment.LearningSYSTEMATIC LEARNING ~ Discovering gaps in the evidence base so that we can invest in research where it’s really needed, not just because someone wants to do another study. Learning across evidence also helps us solve the elusive external validity problem so that we can begin to generalize results and create actionable information.EvidenceADVANCING THE EVIDENCE-BASED MOVEMENT ~ Today, many use the term evidence-based in a binary way — a program is either evidence-based or not. But that’s problematic for three reasons. First, just because a program couldn’t afford to hire a fancy evaluator doesn’t mean that its model is not supported by evidence, or that it doesn’t work. Second, the reality is that most programs are to some degree evidence-based, meaning certain program components may be effective at producing certain outcomes for certain beneficiaries in certain contexts, but not others. By defining programs in a binary way, this works, this doesn’t, and by analyzing programs as a black box rather than understanding their underlying structure and design, we are limiting the capabilities of using past evidence. And finally, the current framework of evidence-based thinking can be stifling to innovation. Implying that a program can’t work because it hasn’t worked before, and limiting choices of funders or policymakers only to proven models is highly problematic.InnovationWe want to find ways to use knowledge and evidence to inform innovation, not stifle it.OutcomesTranslate outputs and activities into meaningful outcomes_d1b6bc84-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea001PolicymakersMost policymakers, practitioners, and even most well-heeled funders strive to measure more than outputs — things like # people served, pamphlets distributed, policies enacted. PractitionersFundersOUTCOMES, NOT OUTPUTS ~ At Mission Measurement, we help you translate outputs and activities into meaningful outcomes.EvaluationMake evaluation simpler and more accessible_d1b6be32-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea001.1We make evaluation simpler and more accessible using something called data standardization.Evidence & BenchmarksUse evidence and benchmark data to measure outcomes_52fd7bfa-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea001.1.1Rather than reinventing the wheel, or just ‘making up’ performance metrics, Mission Measurement uses evidence and benchmark data to help you measure credible outcomes.StandardizationStandardized outcome data_52fd7da8-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea001.1.2Our approach isn’t just more efficient and affordable; using standardized outcomes enables you to compare programs, aggregate data and figure out what works.SuccessDefine success_d1b6bf40-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea002DEFINE SUCCESS ~ Can you answer the ‘so what’ question? What outcomes are you trying to move the needle on? What’s realistic to measure? How can you standardize outcomes across diverse grants and programs?OutcomesDefine clear, measurable outcomes_d1b6c058-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea002.1Mission Measurement helps your organization answer these questions and develop an organization-wide Impact Framework™. We use evidence, stakeholder engagement and benchmark data to help your organization define clear, measurable outcomes.ImpactCapture and aggregate impact_52fd7f56-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea002.2Government AgenciesWhether you’re a government agency focused on social services, Corporate Foundationsa corporate foundation giving to hundreds of different causes or Philanthropiesan endowed philanthropy looking to achieve deep systems change, our outcomes-based methodology will enable you to capture and aggregate your impact.MetricsMeasure outcomes_d1b6cb20-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea003MEASURE SUCCESS ~ Are you struggling to quantify squishy things? Are you tired of investing a fortune in outside evaluators or custom measurement systems? Are you struggling to aggregate disparate statistics and output data to tell your story?OutcomesMeasure hard-to-measure outcomes_d1b6cc42-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea003.1At Mission Measurement, we draw on over 14 years of experience measuring hard-to-measure outcomes that others can’t or won’t. EvidenceUse best-in-class evidence_52fd80aa-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea003.2And as the pioneer of the world’s leading social science evidence base — The Impact Genome Project® — we can help you avoid recreating the wheel and measure using best-in-class evidence.CapacityBuild capacity_d1b6ce5e-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea004BUILD CAPACITY ~ How can you invest in improving grantee data? What tools, measures and competencies that nonprofits need to measure better? How can you use evidence to improve program design?Self-EvaluationHelp nonprofits measure and improve their own impact_d1b6cf8a-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea004.1NonprofitsSince 2005, we have helped thousands of nonprofits to measure and improve their own impact. Our team of experienced evaluators and consultants work with funders to empower grantees and partner agencies to self-evaluate. We provide the tools, the training and the evidence to practitioners so that they can become outcomes-driven and evidence-based.ToolsProvide tools_52fd81ea-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea004.1.1TrainingProvide training_52fd833e-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea004.1.2EvidenceProvide evidence_52fd8488-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea004.1.3ROIImprove return on investment_d1b6d0ac-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea005IMPROVE ROI ~ Are you really getting the best ‘bang for the buck?’ If your budget is at-risk every year, how can you demonstrate a compelling ROI? How can you benchmark and improve the ROI on existing policies or grant programs?InsightsUnlock insight_d1b6d1d8-11eb-11ec-8e65-8bfb0883ea005.1At Mission Measurement we help you unlock valuable insight without a formal, longitudinal study which can take years and cost millions of dollars.ReportsGenerate funder Portfolio Impact Reports_52fd85be-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea005.1.1FundersUsing standardized data and self-reporting tools, we generate funder Portfolio Impact Reports on an annual or quarterly basis. These reports can be used to manage grantee or community investment portfolios, assess potential applicants for portfolio fit, predict ROI before you invest, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders.PortfoliosManage grantee or community investment portfolios_52fea6a6-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea005.1.1ApplicantsAssess potential applicants for portfolio fit_52fea98a-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea005.1.2PredictionsPredict ROI before you invest_52feaade-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea005.1.3ImpactsDemonstrate impact to stakeholders_52feac14-127a-11ec-9193-7e532e83ea005.1.42021-09-10https://missionmeasurement.com/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net