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ontology and data standard for representing and exchanging social impact models and measurement data

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Ready to make sense of your impact data? 📊 The Common Framework breaks it down into 5 clear steps, so you can aggregate diverse metrics without losing their original context. It’s transparent, replicable, verifiable, and free to use. Get started today! www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

Amplify Capital went from using 43% to 61% of its portfolio data in fund-level analysis, without asking startups to change what they measure. See how they applied the Common Framework:https://www.commonapproach.org/?p=2635

Impact metrics from different programs can feel like puzzle pieces from different sets 🧩 Join our interactive online event on Common Framework 1.0 and try it with your own data! 🗓 Wed, Nov 25, 1-2PM 📍 Online (English) 🔗 buff.ly/6q6ELsp #events #commonframework

What did we set out to achieve? What have we discovered? Where do we go from here? Our Pathfinder Pilot report tells the full story for funders and anyone making impact measurement more useful to social purpose orgs. Read it: www.commonapproach.org/wp-content/u... Swipe for highlights 👉

Are you an experienced practitioner or researcher in impact measurement and management? Consider applying to join the Common Framework Technical Committee! Learn more at www.commonapproach.org/opportunities

Impact measurement isn’t just for funders. A Pathfinder Pilot finding: the Common Framework helps one organization see the big picture across its programs. More in the final report: www.commonapproach.org/knowledge/re...

Applications are open for the Common Approach SPO Council 2027-2028! We’re looking for 8 SPO leaders worldwide to help shape our Standards. We want a mix of perspectives so the Standards work for more organizations. Apply today! 👉🏻 www.commonapproach.org/about/opport...

Common Framework 1.0 is here! Make sense of diverse impact with a free, transparent, verifiable way to aggregate diverse metrics while keeping their original context. www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

Funders often end up with a muddle of metrics, but chasing consistency by imposing a rigid reporting template can add burden for the organizations doing the work. Rally Assets took a different route. 👉 Learn more: www.commonapproach.org/knowledge/re...

Missed our last post? Applications for the Propel Analyst Program close Oct 24 at 8pm PT! Join us this winter to gain hands-on social finance experience, support Social Finance Fund orgs with reporting, and learn the Common Impact Data Standard. lnkd.in/p/gJWGTiKS

Common Approach is helping to build "win-win" impact measurement for the Gov't of Canada's Social Finance fund that eliminates redundant reporting and unlocks strategic insights. Read the full report on our positive 2025 reporting cycle results here: www.commonapproach.org/knowledge/re...

Announcing Common Framework Version 1.0—ready for use! The Common Framework allows impact investors, grantmakers, and network coordinators to aggregate portfolio data without forcing every organization to measure impact in the exact same way. Visit www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

Impact measurement should work for enterprises, not just investors! We contributed to this article on right-sizing IMM, which shares five practical ways to make impact measurement and management fit for the enterprises and non-profits doing the work. Read it here: nextbillion.net/right-sizing...

The Pathfinder Pilot showed that flexible, community-driven standards can make impact measurement more relevant, efficient, and useful for organizations and funders alike. 📖 Read the full report to explore the complete findings and learnings: www.commonapproach.org/knowledge/re...

Common Approach is inviting our community to join us tomorrow for a brief Year In Review presentation, ahead of our Board of Director's Annual General Meeting. Learn more and register | En savoir plus et s'inscrire : lnkd.in/g3Vs9qsP

Help shape Version 3.0 of the Common Foundations! We need voices from diverse evaluation paradigms—Indigenous, systems-based, equity-focused, and beyond—to help us pressure-test our drafts and ensure our impact measurement standard works for everyone. More at www.commonapproach.org/wp-content/u...

Common Approach is hiring a Sr Project Manager to support our work with the Government of Canada's Social Finance Fund. Applications will be accepted until August 15. Early application is encouraged! Interviews will begin on a rolling basis after August 4. www.commonapproach.org/opportunities.

Common Approach is seeking two new members to join its Board of Directors! We are looking for community-minded leaders who can contribute to governance, strategy, fundraising, and organizational sustainability. Learn more at commonapproach.org/opportunities Deadline: July 3rd

These organizations share our vision of a future where impact measurement is flexible, shareable, and more meaningful for everyone across the social impact ecosystem. 🔗 Explore the vision. Join the conversation. Become part of the change. www.commonapproach.org/community/su... #CommonApproach

Common Approach is seeking two new members to join its Board of Directors! We are looking for community-minded leaders who can contribute to governance, strategy, fundraising, and organizational sustainability. Learn more at commonapproach.org/opportunities Deadline: July 3rd

Common Approach envisions a future where social purpose organizations can measure what truly matters to them. If you share our vision, learn more here: www.commonapproach.org/community/su... #ImpactMeasurement #SocialImpact

Did your organization report impact data for Canada's Social Finance Fund? Learn how to turn that data into a reusable impact data capsule — share it with multiple funders and cut duplicate reporting. 📅 Free info session — register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/spo-info-s...

Last week, we were at the Catalyst Summit in Winnipeg. The biggest takeaway? Impact measurement works best when it’s community-centered. Prioritizing relationships and reciprocity supports organizations in communicating their value while ensuring community voices are at the heart of the data.

We’re excited to share the Common Framework Version 1.0 exposure draft with our community and look forward to your feedback. Help shape the Framework—feedback open until June 30 www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

Bridging community-level metrics and portfolio insights The Common Framework turns diverse impact data into clear, connected, decision-useful insights. Learn more. Get involved. Help shape what’s next. www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

We will be there! 🎤 We will be speaking on the panel "From Metrics to Meaning: Practical Impact Measurement for Community Finance" — exploring how impact measurement can be both rigorous and realistic for community finance organizations. #CommunityFinance #ImpactMeasurement #SocialFinance

We’re excited to share the exposure draft of Version 1.0 of the Common Framework. It bridges bottom-up metrics with portfolio-level insights—turning diverse data into clear, decision-useful information. Download and share your feedback: www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...

ICYMI: We recently wrapped up our 3-year Pathfinder Pilot, holding final gatherings with each of the participating networks. You can read more about those gatherings here: www.commonapproach.org/knowledge/re... We're working hard on pulling together all that we learned - stay tuned!

Huge thanks to our early-stage reviewers—practitioners and partners across the impact measurement ecosystem—whose insights helped shape Version 1.0 of the Common Framework. Read what they shared and how their feedback was applied. www.commonapproach.org/standards/co...