How UpMetrics Works
Aligning with the steps of DeCAL, our impact measurement and management methodology, our platform contains powerful functionality that enables mission-driven organizations to Define, Collect, Analyze and Leverage data to drive greater social outcomes.
Define your Impact Framework
Collect and Manage Impact Data
Analyze and Measure your Impact
Visualize impact data to track progress over time and uncover insights to inform and optimize your work going forward.
Leverage Insights to Drive Greater Impact
Use insights to enhance program outcomes, streamline reporting, unlock funding, and strengthen storytelling.
Key Features & Functionality
DEFINE
Drive clarity around your impact strategy with a framework that outlines clear, measurable objectives
Meaningful impact starts with a thoughtful plan. Build a strong foundation for your impact measurement strategy and storytelling by creating a clear, structured framework that outlines your path toward positive change.
Impact Framework Builder: Easily map out your mission, vision, and objectives to document your impact strategy in a powerful way. Track your progress with KIIs that keep you on target with your goals.
Customizable Examples & Templates: Get started quickly with ready-to-use templates across various impact themes, and easily customize them to suit your organization’s unique needs.
COLLECT
Save hours of time data-wrangling with centralized data collection and management
Turn scattered data into a single source of truth. By bringing information from multiple channels into one place, you’ll streamline workflows, cut down on complexity, and avoid data duplication.
Simple Data Collection: Easily create and send mobile-friendly data requests right from our platform, with responses instantly updating your dashboards.
Seamless CSV Imports: Quickly import data from any source using CSV files, so all your information is easy to manage and analyze in one spot.
Integrated Solutions: Connect with tools like Google Sheets and GMS platforms for a smooth, integrated experience that simplifies data collection and management across your organization.
COLLECT
Simplify time-consuming reporting processes by exchanging data in a collaborative two-sided portal
Impact Portfolio Reporting (IPR) - Pilot Launching Winter 2024
Simplify reporting and make impact measurement easier for both funders and producers with a user-friendly tool for requesting and sharing data.
Shared Platform Experience: Boost collaboration and communication between funders and recipients with a unified, two-sided portal that simplifies reporting and increases transparency.
Custom Data Collection Tools: Quickly create, manage, or fulfill data requests with easy-to-use features that make reporting a breeze.
Automated Submission Tracking: Stay on top of data collection with automated reminders and updates, ensuring everything is submitted on time and in full.
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COLLECT
Collect your human impact stories with ease to paint a picture that goes beyond numbers
Your supporters want to see more than just numbers - they want to understand the real, transformative work happening on the ground and hear personal stories that showcase the difference you’re making.
Qualitative Story Collection: Collect impactful narratives like anecdotes, testimonials, and photos, and easily weave these qualitative insights into your dashboards and reports to create a rich, engaging story that truly connects with your audience.
ANALYZE
Unlock hidden insights and lead more strategically by visualizing your data
Visualize your data to uncover meaningful insights that help you make informed decisions, allocate resources, and achieve better results.
Interactive Dashboards: Build dynamic dashboards with easy drag-and-drop tools that update in real-time as you collect data.
Custom Visualization Widgets: Utilize tables, charts, geo-mapping tools, and other customizable widgets to clearly interpret your data and support your decision-making.
Advanced Filtering: Use flexible filtering options to analyze your data from different perspectives and discover deeper insights.
Benchmarking Tools: Set benchmarks against regional data, industry standards, or past performance to keep track of your progress toward goals.
LEVERAGE
Build trust and boost funding by showcasing your impact transparently
Be proud of your work! By openly sharing how you measure and create positive impact, you can build trust, engage your community, secure mission-aligned funding, and expand your reach.
Public Impact Profile: Show off your commitment to meaningful change by showcasing your mission, vision, values, and detailed impact framework in a Public Impact Profile that everyone can access.
Shareable Dashboards & Widgets: Keep stakeholders in the loop by sharing read-only dashboard links or embedding analytics on your website. Any updates you make in UpMetrics are automatically reflected in external versions, ensuring everything stays up-to-date!
LEVERAGE
Take the hassle out of finding and connecting with mission-aligned partners & funders
Pilot Launching October 2024 for Nonprofit Impact Producers
Stay focused on your mission while UpMetrics quietly works behind the scenes to connect you with organizations that share your goals. Whether you’re looking for funding or want to support impactful projects, we’ll help you connect with partners and opportunities to amplify your impact!
Tailored Recommendation Engine: Our algorithm matches funders and impact producers who have shared missions and impact goals, making it a breeze to connect and build partnerships that truly drive impact.
Monthly Match Email: Every month, receive a personalized email featuring recommended partners who are eager to align with your goals, boosting your chances of receiving funding or forming successful collaborations!
LEVERAGE
Use data to enhance program outcomes, streamline reporting, and strengthen storytelling
Go beyond just measuring performance. Use data to make informed decisions, enhance program effectiveness and resource allocation, simplify reporting flows, and tell your story in an engaging, actionable way.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Use interactive dashboards to get real-time insights that fuel internal discussions and strategic planning. This helps you set goals, allocate resources wisely, and maximize your impact.
Continuous Improvement: Move away from static annual reports and embrace a dynamic, data-driven feedback loop that empowers your team to adapt and enhance programs based on real-time performance metrics.
Storytelling with Data: Blend quantitative and qualitative data to create compelling stories that resonate with stakeholders and attract mission-aligned funding, helping you scale your impact.
👈 Check out this real-world example of how our partners at the Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) are using UpMetrics data to tell their story!
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