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Measuring Corporate Social Impact: Recommendations for Better Partnerships and Reporting

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Measuring Corporate Social Impact: Recommendations for Better Partnerships and Reporting

Giving is no longer a differentiator - how you give is. This practical toolkit helps corporate community investment teams move past dollars-out and feel-good stories to show the outcomes their giving actually creates. Adapted for Canada by Imagine Canada with ACCP and True Impact, and built as a companion to the PRISM Practices, it walks you through four clear steps: 
 

  1. Determine and track your philanthropic priorities
  2. Set practical reporting requirements
  3. Claim your impact - no more, no less
  4. Improve your investment with data

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Key related resources

Measuring outcomes well starts with a strong foundation. Here's where to go for guidance on understanding your inputs and how you give:

  • PRISM certification guidance: For questions on input valuation standards and how to consistently value your giving with other companies, refer to the PRISM Certification Guidance. 
  • PRISM Practices: Best-practices guidance on how a company engages with nonprofit partners across a variety of topics, including approaches to impact measurement.
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