Case Study

Impact investing balances social and financial returns. This study explores tensions in impact assessment, focusing on LGT Venture Philanthropy’s methodologies, stakeholder conflicts, and strategies for aligning evaluation with organizational missions and sustainability.

Impact assessment and measurement are vital to achieving the desired outcomes of impact-first as well as sustainable impact investment strategies, as illustrated by this case study of a South African youth employment program.

This study examines operationalizing Social Value (SV) in an organization through a case study of ISG Ltd. We propose the “Connect Activities to Goal” (CAG) framework (Capacity Building, Action Planning, Guided Behavior) to bridge the gap between SV strategy and measurable SV goals.

The Gender Smart Nexus platform aids organizations in evaluating and enhancing gender inclusion. The report shows that while many enterprises recognize the importance of gender inclusion, there is substantial room for greater organizational transformation.

To maximize positive impact, impact investors need to move from impact measurement to managing for impact, which requires a systemic integration of impact into decision-making on four levels: deal, portfolio, organization and system.

See how a local sustainable project helps an aging region in Japan thrive and their social value report by use of SROI.

The case study shows how combining impact measurement and management improved after-care support for elderly patients in a UK health organization. Patient outcomes improved significantly through data-driven insights, staff training, and real-time feedback.

Several years ago, Think Impact made a subtle yet significant shift in the language used around their services. This influenced how they worked with clients and their approach to supporting clients to manage for better impact.