Twelve people attended the workshop — but what actually changed?
In this article, David Childers examines the growing gap between attendance-based reporting and meaningful outcome measurement in nonprofit programs. As funders increasingly ask organizations to demonstrate measurable impact, simply counting participation is no longer enough.
Through real-world examples, this piece explores how nonprofits can move beyond headcounts and begin capturing engagement, feedback, and actionable insights that improve both programming and reporting.
David R. Childers is COO of iBridge LLC and a longtime leader in compliance and human-centered data systems.
