Measuring Impact for the Arts: A Culture Shift

How can data-driven measurement transform the arts sector? In this episode, Angela Meleca talks with Sheri Chaney Jones, founder of Sure Impact, about the challenges and importance of quantifying the social value of the arts. Discover how innovative tools can help nonprofits tell a new story—one that redefines the arts as essential drivers of social change.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:22 From Measurement Resources to Sure Impact 07:57 Current State of Impact Measurement in Nonprofits 10:35 Redefining the Arts: Beyond Economic Impact 11:53 Challenges in Measuring Impact on the Arts 15:32 Culture Change and the Need for Data Collection 17:17 Arts as Engines of Impact 19:52 Measuring Impact: Timeframe and Process 21:34 Using Sure Impact as a Database for Impact Measurement 23:46 Going Beyond Transactional Impact Measurement 25:08 Collective Impact and Showcasing Public Value   Angela Meleca [email protected] www.melecacreative.com