# Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/impact-excellence-data-driven-strategies/
- Published: 2014-10-04T23:33:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture and 
Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organisations is the culmination of a four-
year research study into the most successful data-driven strategies for today’s 
non-profit and government organisations. **

The book focuses on five strategic elements to success based on proven principles,
with solutions that are easy to implement and often lead to sweeping change. Each
chapter includes discussion questions and action items to help leaders implement
key concepts in their own organisations. Included with purchase is access to the
Measurement Culture Survey, which, will allow readers to access a free benchmark
report.

 * Learn to implement a measurement culture that emphasizes strong performance and
   measurable outcomes
 * Read vivid case studies from successful organizations that do things differently
 * Learn to utilize and leverage data to take decisive actions within your organization
 * Avoid common barriers to developing a measurement culture and learn ways to overcome
   limitations

The book utilises a series of experiences and templates to help leaders develop 
a unique action plan tailored to their organisation’s particular circumstances. 
Filled with real success stories to inspire readers and with full study results 
available in the appendix, _Impact & Excellence_ is a crucial resource for leaders
to enable their social sector organisations to prosper and compete in today’s economy.

## About Sheri Chaney Jones

**Sheri Chaney Jones** is the president and founder of Measurement Resources Company.
She has over 15 years of experience helping government and nonprofit organisations
achieve performance and budgetary goals.