Impact Assessment in Not-for-Profit Organizations: The Case of a Foundation for the Development of the Territory

Sustainability

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Alessia Mangialardo¹  Alberto Sardi²  Enrico Sorano²  Guido Giovando² 

[1] Department of Architecture and Arts, IUAV University of Venice, 30135 Venice, Italy;

[2] Department of Management, University of Turin, 10134 Turin, Italy;

关键词: impact assessment;    assessment method;    social impact assessment;    project management;    foundation;    not-for-profit organization;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su13179755

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The paper describes the impact assessment method of new projects and investments in a foundation for the development of the territory based on a venture philanthropy approach. It compares the method identified with the main procedures included in the scientific literature. The paper highlights a qualitative case study carried out through three steps: (a) case study selection, (b) data collection, and (c) data analysis. Data were analyzed by three techniques: understanding the context, within-case study, and cross-case study. The result identifies an impact assessment method of new projects and investments used by a foundation for the development of the territory. It highlights a qualitative impact assessment method used for internal reporting purposes. This method is based on an ex-post evaluation with high feasibility, which allows for significant time saving. However, it does not allow for an in-depth cost analysis and presents low credibility. This assessment method can be used to justify contributions to projects and investments.

【 授权许可】

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