Question:
Metrics- I am writing a paper on impacts of corporate responsibility.
Have you ever come across research that questions the real impact? Is
there a standardized way to measure social impacts?
Answer:
Check out the Pulse software, which you can
read about here:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/25/a-new-tool-for-venture-philanthropists/.
It was developed by the Acumen Fund, Google, and other important players.
The research paper is here:
http://www.acumenfund.org/uploads/assets/documents/BACO%20Concept%20Paper%20f... Read more here:
http://blog.acumenfund.org/2009/06/26/acumen-fund-seeks-partners-for-pulse-me... Brad Presner directs the program; you can reach him at
bpresner@acumenfund.org Jeb Emerson is also a leader in this area. Check out his website
here: http://www.blendedvalue.org/publications/video.html His
contact is
jeb.emerson@gim.com The Enhanced Analytics Initiative is
another great resource:
http://www.enhanced-analytics.com/portal/ep/home.do
