The Launch of The Durability Collective
A transformative initiative bringing together diverse stakeholders dedicated to achieving long-lasting social impact.
Today marks the beginning of The Durability Collective, a groundbreaking community focused on reforming the landscape of social impact organizations. This initiative is about establishing a platform where funders, practitioners, and researchers unite to create and measure effective change.
Revolutionizing Impact Measurement
The Durability Collective positions itself against traditional views that suggest long-term outcomes measurement is overly complex and expensive. Instead, it promotes the idea that assessing medium and long-term impacts can be both manageable and economical. Many practitioners often find themselves daunted by traditional measurement methods, which are notorious for their resource-intensive nature. The Collective proposes alternative routes that provide critical insights while being more accessible.
A Collaborative Community for Change
This collective brings together a spectrum of stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, funding bodies, and governmental agencies, all of whom are intent on tracking and promoting durable outcomes. Their initial focus is on organizations that contribute to livelihoods, concentrating on advancing employment, income, and overall well-being over extended periods.
Inaugural Members and Their Commitment
The Durability Collective is kicking off its journey with a lineup of respected inaugural members such as Autodesk Foundation, Clayton Dubilier & Rice Foundation, Generation, GitLab Foundation, Livelihood Impact Fund, and UBS Optimus Foundation. These organizations are committed to fostering significant discussions around what defines lasting change.
Goals and Activities of The Durability Collective
The Durability Collective aims to spark new ideas and practices across the sector. Its activities will include:
- Durability Academy: This initiative, launching soon, will offer a comprehensive two-year program designed to equip various stakeholders with essential tools and training for effective measurement strategies.
- Research Partnerships: Collaborations with academic institutions to pinpoint interventions that successfully foster enduring outcomes, including establishing an open-source repository for best practices.
- Thought Leadership: The sharing of insights and case studies that make long-term impact measurement a standard component of social impact evaluations.
- Community Building: Crafting a global community where members can freely exchange experiences, challenges, and innovative ideas.
Voices from the Collective
Ishita Jain, Impact Measurement and Management Lead at Autodesk Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, stating, "The Durability Collective presents a unique avenue to refine our understanding of impact and contribute to enhancing practices across the board." Randy Moore, President of the CD&R Foundation, also highlighted the importance of this focus, mentioning, "This initiative emphasizes long-term outcomes, benefiting both talent and supporting organizations." Dr. Mona Mourshed, Founding CEO of Generation, noted the significance of durability in measuring impact, asserting, "It's crucial that we not only consider immediate results but also the sustained changes in lives and livelihoods." Spencer MacColl, Director of Impact at GitLab Foundation, underlined the Collective's role in fostering systemic change through collaboration.
Join the Movement for Lasting Change
The mission of the Livelihood Impact Fund is to meaningfully and durably improve the lives of the global population. It's essential to understand the depth of effective programs over time. As Nalini Tarakeshwar, Deputy CEO of UBS Optimus Foundation, pointed out, this collective aligns with their commitment to systemic change, focusing on measurable outcomes to address challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Durability Collective?
The Durability Collective is a global community aimed at transforming how social-impact organizations measure and deliver lasting impact.
Who are the inaugural members?
The inaugural members include notable organizations such as Autodesk Foundation and the GitLab Foundation, among others.
What kind of support does The Durability Collective provide?
The Collective offers training, research partnerships, and thought leadership to promote effective measurement practices.
How can I get involved with The Durability Collective?
Interested parties can learn more and explore membership opportunities by reaching out to the Collective directly.
Why is measuring long-term outcomes important?
Measuring long-term outcomes helps ensure that initiatives are creating meaningful, lasting changes in communities, beyond immediate metrics.
