METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
IMPACT
STUDY
Work with poverty-fighting organizations to study their effectiveness
An Impact Study measures the current poverty-fighting effectiveness of an organization across four dimensions: Benefit-Cost Ratio, Systems-Level Change, Use of Best Practices, and Measurement Infrastructure. For each dimension, the effectiveness is determined based on the strength of available evidence compared to Slingshot Memphis’ outcomes-driven methodology. Impact results provide an objective, consistent way to measure impact, track progress, and identify opportunities for greater impact.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
GREATER IMPACT
Identify opportunities to enhance the outcomes of poverty-fighting organizations
Impact studies organically identify concrete opportunities to enhance poverty-fighting effectiveness. Five to eight potential opportunities to enhance poverty-fighting impact are identified during each impact study. Opportunities are prioritized based on the magnitude of impact, timing, feasibility, and strategic fit. These lists are not intended to be comprehensive but rather actionable opportunities identified through the lens of an impact study. Slingshot offers ongoing thought partnership to help organizations pursue the prioritized opportunities.
ACCELERATE
IMPACT FUND
Invest directly to amplify high-impact programs and services
Slingshot’s Accelerate Impact Fund allows you to magnify the impact of your philanthropy. 100% of the funds are invested directly to amplify effective poverty-fighting programs and services, as all of Slingshot’s operating costs are covered by the generous support of our Principal Investors. Slingshot invests in poverty-fighting organizations based on their effectiveness at improving the quality of life for those experiencing poverty. We rigorously study organizations, and invest significantly more in organizations that have evidence of being most effective.
