29/07/2026
It's just vibes coding! This is what I see in social impact.
Many organisations I work with start with vibes. They look at the feelings and emotions of those who join their programmes or services. If they're a bit more organised or advanced in their evaluation journey, they might also track numbers, like attendance and engagement.
But often, it's all about vibes and feelings.
They don't dig into how their programmes achieved these feelings. Most haven't thought through the steps their community goes through to get to their ultimate outcome (better well-being, etc).
You don't need a big change diagram but you must know what moved the needle. This comes from talking to clients, testing ideas, and desk research on how change happens in your field.
Chatting with an evaluator like me helps. ;)
We need to follow our clients' paths and also our own. This ensures we align with future funding needs without being reactive.
Take a proactive approach that fits your values and community expectations.
I've learned this as a business owner and by supporting local CICs and other businesses. If you seek help in this area, I’m quite busy, but I love working with creative, community-based groups that aim to boost well-being. That’s what I live for!
