The 10-Minute Impact Assessment
Ground Rules ➢ There are no silly questions (or answers). ➢ What happens here stays here. ➢ This is a non-solicitation zone.
Today’s Game Plan 1. Impact Overview 2. Solo work: complete the 10-Minute Impact Assessment 3. Roundtable Discussion #1: small group discussions about your assessment results 4. Full group discussion: sharing aha moments 5. Roundtable Discussion #2: small group discussions focused on selected elements 6. Full group discussion: sharing aha moments, tips & next steps
IMPACT ➢ (noun) a significant positive effect ➢ (verb) to strongly influence a cause, field, or community
Getting To Impact Initiative Members asked: How do we know we’re 1. actually making a difference? 2. Could we be making a bigger difference? 3. We want to make a bigger impact, but how do we get there?
10-Minute Impact Assessment A SIMPLE framework for: ▶ Discussing impact in concrete terms ▶ Identifying areas of strength and opportunities for increasing your impact ▶ Pointing you to attitudes and behaviors that philanthropic leaders known for impact deliberately practice.
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Getting To Impact Initiative But not everything fits neatly into a box.
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What this tool isn’t…and is. It’s not a tool that will tell you if you’re having impact. It’s a framework for discussing impact in a tangible way. It’s not about judging your impact so far. It’s about continually finding ways to increase your impact over time. It’s not a formula for impact in your community. It’s a collection of attitudes and behaviors that philanthropic leaders known for impact deliberately practice.
Your Turn
Roundtable Discussion #1 1. Were you surprised by the results of the survey? Why or why not? 2. Did you identify any elements you are already accomplishing without realizing it? 3. Is there a particular element, you have identified in your work as an area of weakness?
Roundtable Discussion Debrief Salient Points From Your Discussion
Roundtable Discussion #2 Select an element: • Element 1: Thinking about impact • Element 2: Focusing on impact • Element 3: Planning for impact • Element 4: Learning about your impact • Element 5: Amplifying your impact
Discussion Questions 1. Why is this particular element important to achieving impact? 2. What steps do you plan to take through your work to improve this particular element? (Hint: Help each other out here by sharing your experiences and tips to consider!)
Discussion # 2 Debrief • Aha Moments? • Great Ideas? • Next Steps?
Using the 10-Minute Impact Assessment Guide Tips and resources to… • Begin the conversation • Deepen your knowledge • Connect and get inspired And stories from peers, documenting journeys to increasing impact
Resources on Our Website • 10-Minute Impact Assessment & Guide • Getting to Impact Discussion Guide Series Discussion guides to facilitate meaningful conversation with your board or community. • Getting to Impact Primer Series Learn the basics of planning and evaluation. • Twenty Ways to Make a Difference Primer
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