Verdi: Messa da Requiem

Identifying, measuring, and improving social impact is a significant challenge for corporate and private foundations, charities, NGOs, and corporations. How best to balance possible social and environmental benefits (and costs) against one another? How does one bring clarity to multiple possibilities and opportunities?

Based on years of work and new field studies from around the globe, the authors have written a book for managers that is grounded in the best academic and managerial research. It is a practical guide that describes the steps needed for identifying, measuring, and improving social impact. This approach is useful for maximizing the impact of different types of investments, including grants and donations, impact investments, and commercial investments. With numerous examples of actual organizational approaches and extensive practical guidance and best practices, the book fills a critical gap.