Welcome to ImpactED

ImpactED is a center for social impact based in the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies. We equip mission-driven organizations with critical skills and data to accelerate social change.

Using data to accelerate social change

100+

social and public sector organizations supported

250+

participants trained through our programs

100%

of clients recommend working with ImpactED

97%

of participants report trainings provide actionable strategies

“Health Information Project’s collaboration with ImpactED has exceeded our expectations! The ImpactED team’s rigorous research, data collection, analysis, and strategic evaluation plan has helped catapult our organization to the next level. ImpactED has given us the tools to scale our model and make a more profound impact on the physical and emotional health of teenagers. In addition to their expertise, they are truly passionate and excited about our cause and our mission, making our partnership with them so much more than what can be outlined on paper.”

Valerie Berrin
Director of Operations, Health Information Project

“Ending Hunger. For Good. is a bold, new strategy that will allow us, through collaboration, to focus on the vicious cycle of spending trade-offs and no-win decisions: Do I buy food or medicine? Heat or eat? With the support of our learnings, Philabundance has been able to lay the groundwork for transformational change within our organization and to develop meaningful evaluation plans for our expanded mission.”

Melanie Cataldi
Chief Impact Officer, Philabundance

“The DiverseForce On Boards program provides the consummate opportunity to develop and hone your leadership skills, cultivate your network, and impact your communities. Not only will you be taught by engaging instructors who are experts in their own right, but you’ll interact with local leaders and even national figures! The curriculum doesn’t just teach you about the subject at hand, it also teaches you about yourself. You will grow in more ways than you know, and will leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to change the world around you.”

Cynthony Dench, CPA
DiverseForce On Boards participant

Project highlights

Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)

A survey of more than 12,000 Philadelphia residents on their perceptions of our city’s water found that 40% of city residents drink bottled water instead of tap water at home. See how the Drink Philly Tap campaign is helping residents to choose drinking tap water over bottled water.

The Pew Fund Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative

Through group learning and individualized coaching, this program expands the abilities of Pew Fund nonprofits to monitor progress, use data to inform practices, and evaluate results.

DiverseForce On Boards

The program provides leaders of color with the necessary knowledge, skills, and network to catalyze social change by developing professional skills, understanding leadership styles, and helping organizations better align with the communities they serve.

Blog highlights

Meet ImpactED's Newest Fellows!

This fall, ImpactED welcomed four new fellows. We're excited to introduce the newest additions to our team!

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3 tips and tools to help your organization center your community

This month's 5 Insights Series blog focuses on how organizations can center the communities they serve in their work. Our blog includes an example of how we engaged in this process with one of our partners and some tips and tools to help your organization do the same.

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3 tips and tools to ensure evaluation is actionable and responsive to shifting community needs

This month's 5 Insights Series blog focuses on how organizations can generate actionable insights from their evaluation work. Our blog includes an example of how one of our partners engaged in this process and some tips and tools to help your organization do the same.

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Contact ImpactED

ImpactED
3440 Market Street, Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335

(267) 822-2060
Impact-ED@sas.upenn.edu

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