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The Order and Frequency of Performance Measurement Initiatives for Social Sector Organizations

Most leaders in the nonprofit space are being asked to be more data-driven by board members and funders, but what does this mean? At a basic level it suggests that the application of data and insights to drive continuous improvement is at the central of determining how the organization approaches decision-making, tracks progress against its […]

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Measurement Resources Leads Needs Assessment for Youth Homelessness

Community Shelter Board has been awarded a $6M demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce youth homelessness in central Ohio. Columbus, OH (August 23, 2018)—Measurement Resources Company (MRC) will lead a needs assessment research project to better understand youth homelessness in central Ohio. In conjunction with Community Shelter Board’s

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Prepare for the Accountability Shift: Social Sector Hot Topic #1

Two years ago Jossey Bass released my book Impact & Excellence Data Driven Strategies to Align Mission, Culture and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations.   Impact & Excellence opened the doors for me to talk to and work with thousands of government and nonprofit leaders and funders all over the United States.  In honor of

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How Data Will Change the World

Are computers more important than changing lives and changing circumstances in our communities? Is the mission of IBM more important than the missions of the social sector? If actions speak louder than words, the answers to these rhetorical questions are yes, based on the actions of social sector leaders and their supporters. The current mindset

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Three Approaches to Data Management: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Is your organization a Dust Collector, Compliance Officer, or Coach? Ideally, your approach to data management results in desired outcomes, such as improved performance, increased funding, and improved public relations. Has this been your experience? Or are you like many organizations that have spent countless resources on software and measurement systems, only to find the

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Charly Bauer

Executive Director

Charly Bauer, executive director for Measurement Resources, leads the team of data analysts and subject matter experts to help purpose-driven organizations use measurement to move their missions forward. Prior to joining Measurement Resources in early 2022, Charly served as C-suite executive and co-founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, where he supported the growth of the company from one to 58 scoop shops in 16 cities. He also managed the company’s philanthropy efforts and led the organization through the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2013. He currently serves on nonprofit boards, including BuddyUp for Life and Besa, and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Columbus, the Short North Business Association and Short North Alliance, and the North Market Development Authority, where Jeni’s had its first retail location. Prior to Jeni’s, Charly served as a product manager at OCLC, Inc., the global library technology and research organization.

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