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Why do nonprofits, social enterprises and values-driven companies need a measurement and evaluation system? How do you go about measuring the impact your venture has? Chris Addy, a partner at the Bridgespan Group, will help you understand the critical aspects of measurement and evaluation for mission-aligned ventures. The workshop will discuss the reasons for measuring and how it relates to improving your outcomes over time, securing new funds/customers, and being compliant with existing funders/customers. Chris will also help you understand each stage of the performance measurement life-cycle and provide a framework for how to apply these learnings to your own venture:o Defining your outcomes and measurement strategyo Measuring your progresso Learning from what you measureo Acting on those lessons to get better results for society