Do Good, Better
Turn data into action
ImpactLab connects decision-makers in the social sector with trusted information they can use to do good, better. Our suite of products delivers a learning process and evidence-based insights to help you know, show and grow your impact for the communities you care about.
You’re in good company!
Over 250 organisations are measuring and improving
Across Aotearoa, impact organisations are driving change. With over 350 programmes assessed through ImpactLab, we've analysed over $791m in investment, supporting 1.3m people, which has generated billions in social value – all helping people live the lives they choose.
Turning data into actionable insights
At ImpactLab, we help change-makers track, understand and grow their social impact. Our products link your data with the best of available public and academic data to provide you with clear insights – so you can build a data-driven picture of how your services effect change.
Good Measure Foundations is a practical introduction to our flagship tool, GoodMeasure, designed for organisations who want to understand their impact but aren’t yet ready for a full analysis. With tiered options and customisation based on your unique context and strategic goals, our team will guide you through the right level of depth to help you build confidence, assess data readiness, and make informed decisions about where to go next.
Key features:
- Clear, practical education on social value and SROI
- Data readiness assessment and guidance
- Personalised recommendations for next steps
GoodMeasure helps decision-makers estimate their long term impact, demonstrate outcomes and inform funding decisions. As ImpactLab's flagship tool, GoodMeasure puts a dollar value on social impact with credible, sector-informed insights, giving organisations the confidence to make data-driven decisions.
Key features:
- Social Return on Investment (SROI) metrics
- Independent third-party process
- ‘Learn by doing’ impact measurement training
- Levers to enhance impact and data collection
GoodMeasure Renewal gives organisations a clear, refreshed view of their impact by re-running the GoodMeasure process with updated programme data. It helps you embed continuous measurement, validate recent changes, and strengthen your capability to make evidence-based decisions.
Key features:
• Updated Social Return on Investment (SROI) metric
• Consistent, repeatable methodology
• Supports continuous improvement and learning
• Demonstrates progress and rigour over time
GoodMeasure Homes helps decision-makers estimate the long term impact of their housing models, demonstrate outcomes and inform investment and funding decisions. As an extension of our flagship GoodMeasure tool, GoodMeasure Homes puts a dollar value on social impact with credible, sector-informed insights, giving organisations the confidence to make data-driven decisions.
Key features:
- Social Return on Investment (SROI) housing metrics
- Independent third-party process
- ‘Learn by doing’ impact measurement training
- Levers to enhance impact and data collection
Impact Innovation helps organisations tackle complex impact measurement challenges with bespoke solutions tailored to their needs. Combining expert facilitation with proven methodologies, it supports decision-makers in designing measurement frameworks, understanding outcomes, and strengthening their impact strategy.
Key features:
- Taliored project design and planning
- Expert-led facilitation and workshops
- Modular approach to suit diverse needs
- Practical tools to enhance data collection and reporting
Our process
A guided journey towards deeper impact insight.
Engagement & assessment
We start by getting to know your organisation – what you do, who you support, and what drives you. Working closely with your team, we assess your data and identify your theory of change, making sure our approach fits your goals and aligns with your mission.
Implementation & analysis
With our ImpactPortal, you can easily capture frontline and operational data. Our expert analysts then bring it all together – blending your data with academic research and government insights. Powered by both smart tech and sharp minds, we build a clear, quantified picture of your impact.
Insights & action
Our products help you put a dollar value on your social impact, track progress, spot gaps, and measure growth over time. With clear, sector-informed insights, you'll be empowered to make strategic decisions and grow your impact.
Impact portal
Bring the best of human analysts and technology together.
People led, tech-enabled
Our technology combines cutting-edge impact measurement with real human expertise. Powered by our purpose-built ImpactPortal and guided by our expert analysts, we make sure every metric is informed by the real story behind the data.
Seamless data management
Our intuitive data portal empowers users to input and manage their impact data effortlessly. The streamlined interface, combined with the strategic guidance of ImpactLab, simplifies your journey from data entry to impactful analysis.
Centralised impact insights
Access comprehensive impact reports, SROI metrics and essential resources all in one place. Our portal provides access to education, explainers, and analyst chat support, to help you make the most of your impact data.
People led, tech-enabled
Our technology combines cutting-edge impact measurement with real human expertise. Powered by our purpose-built ImpactPortal and guided by our expert analysts, we make sure every metric is informed by the real story behind the data.
Seamless data management
Our intuitive data portal empowers users to input and manage their impact data effortlessly. The streamlined interface, combined with the strategic guidance of ImpactLab, simplifies your journey from data entry to impactful analysis.
Centralised impact insights
Access comprehensive impact reports, SROI metrics and essential resources all in one place. Our portal provides access to education, explainers, and analyst chat support, to help you make the most of your impact data.
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Our satisfied customers
"Data isn't just something we collect to show how we've spent money; it actually informs the changes we make to our services and helps us identify when shifts are needed based on what the data is telling us."
"GoodMeasure has helped us gain a better understanding of what truly constitutes good practice – the kind of practice that leads to results that make a real difference."
"One of the major steps we took was going back four years and interviewing participants who had completed the program at that time."
"When we reviewed the insights from GoodMeasure, we started focusing more on the end model – bringing our team closer together and ensuring our navigators connect the dots for everyone who supports us."
"We’re currently rolling out a new CRM system. While coordinating projects, we identified some gaps in the information we weren’t collecting, which could be really useful."
"Once we received the GoodMeasure report, it helped us establish systems to effectively track our day-to-day interactions with regular programs. GoodMeasure has truly supported us and pushed us to a new level of professionalism, giving us exposure we didn’t have before."
"As agencies serving the community, we have a responsibility to do our best. I believe the GoodMeasure process helps us meet that responsibility by challenging and encouraging us, ensuring that whatever we offer is the best possible service to the community we serve."
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We help impact organisations know, show and grow their social impact. Let’s work together to do good, better!
