Measuring Impact for the Arts: A Culture Shift with Sheri Chaney Jones, Author and CEO of SureImpact

Measuring Impact for the Arts: A Culture Shift with Sheri Chaney JonesArts leaders are under pressure to prove their value—but traditional metrics aren’t enough to win new funding. In this episode of ARTS Redefined, Angela Meleca talks with Sheri Chaney Jones, author and CEO of SureImpact, about how data-driven tools are transforming arts advocacy and funding strategies.Discover how innovative measurement can help your organization:Move beyond outputs to real, measurable outcomesTranslate social and emotional impact into language funders trustReframe your story to unlock new investments in the artsIf you’ve ever felt your work is undervalued or misunderstood, this conversation will show you how to make decision-makers see the arts as essential drivers of change—not extras.Listen in and learn how to shift the culture of arts funding with powerful, evidence-based storytelling. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background04:22 From Measurement Resources to Sure Impact07:57 Current State of Impact Measurement in Nonprofits10:35 Redefining the Arts: Beyond Economic Impact11:53 Challenges in Measuring Impact on the Arts15:32 Culture Change and the Need for Data Collection17:17 Arts as Engines of Impact19:52 Measuring Impact: Timeframe and Process21:34 Using Sure Impact as a Database for Impact Measurement23:46 Going Beyond Transactional Impact Measurement25:08 Collective Impact and Showcasing Public Value Angela [email protected]