“How do you know your investments are really moving the needle?”. For SJF Ventures, the answer lies in impact measurement as a core business strategy. Here's how they embed data into decision-making, creating value for investors and communities:

Nonprofits + funders alike know the struggle: messy data, clunky spreadsheets, and visuals that don’t tell the real story. This tipsheet breaks down practical ways to streamline data collection and turn insights into compelling visuals. 📖 Grab it here:

Numbers inform. Stories inspire. ✨. If you’re looking for ways to turn your data into narratives that move hearts (and funding decisions), this guide on nonprofit storytelling is worth bookmarking. 📖 Read it here:

Measuring social impact can feel like trying to capture lightning in a bottle.⚡️ But it doesn’t have to. Our latest blog breaks down practical steps for measuring social impact - from defining outcomes to turning data into stories that resonate.

When nonprofits are stretched thin, collaboration + trust are essential. Participatory grantmaking is helping funders share power + strengthen communities. More here 👉

🌟 Client Spotlight: FACES 🌟. We’re honored to shine a light on @facessf, an incredible organization helping Bay Area families heal, grow, and thrive. Learn more about their mission and journey: #ClientSpotlight #ImpactStorytelling #DataForGood.

Too often, funder–grantee relationships feel more like transactions than partnerships. 🤝. Download our guide for practical ways to flip the script - building trust, alignment, and lasting impact together. 📖 #collaboration #philanthropy.

SJF Ventures shows how embedding impact measurement into investment strategies drives stronger returns, healthier companies, and trust with stakeholders. Read more 👉 #impact #impactinvesting #dataforgood.

What if communities most affected by challenges decided where funding goes? That’s the power of participatory grantmaking. Read how funders are sharing power + building trust in our recent blog:

Think feedback is just a survey once a year? Think again. Real impact starts with listening—early, often, and with humility. 📝 Here’s how to make feedback a living, breathing part of your strategy:. #FeedbackCulture #SocialImpactTools #GranteeVoices.

Program officers: Are your grantees stretched thin and siloed?. Discover how foundations are using Cohorts to build trust, boost capacity, and make impact data a strategic asset. 🚀 See what’s working—and how you can bring it to your portfolio:

Grantmakers: What if your next grant helped your grantees thrive long after the funding ends? Attend our webinar to learn how you can deepen trust, streamline reporting, and build real nonprofit capacity. 🗓️ July 8th | 2pm ET.🔗 Register now:

From youth mentoring to social services, @ChicagoLights is redefining what it means to serve the whole person. Explore how they’re using UpMetrics to tell a more complete story of their impact:.👉

Stronger grantees = Stronger impact 💪. Read our blog on building grantee capacity for better data, reporting, and relationships here: #grantmaking #nonprofits #capacitybuilding.

🎉 PEAK2025 is almost here! 🎉. Whether you're looking to simplify impact reporting, uncover meaningful insights, or just chat about data and storytelling, we’d love to meet you! Find us at Booth 2!. #Grantmakers #PEAK2025 #ImpactDriven #UpMetrics

We're delighted 🤩 to announce that @RealOptionsKids has won our very first Social Impact Showcase and was rewarded a $50K grant prize! Check out the press release to learn more:

We recently had quite an 🔥 engaging conversation with Melvin Freeman from @camelbackorg, a longtime partner in the impact investor space. Check out our new blog for a breakdown of everything we learned:.

Next Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 2pm ET, please join us for a joint webinar, featuring UpMetrics' impact measurement suite and #Temelio's grant management software!

Southeast Michigan Nonprofits: the deadline to apply (Oct 15) for our new community impact cohort is fast approaching - don't miss the chance to become a sponsored grantee:

#mondaymotivation Here's the UpMetrics team all fired UP🔥 in Austin, TX last month for our annual All-Staff Retreat, where we got to connect, reflect, and align together in the name of #socialimpact!