Better Practice Brief 2 In the world of social impact and philanthropy, we face a persistent paradox. The challenges we address—like the climate emergency—are complex, dynamic, and unpredictable. Yet, the systems we use to understand impact are often rigid, extractive,…
AI-enabled outcome stories – learning from partners to portfolio ESLA Loopers – Robbie Gregorowski & Pedro Prieto Martin – July 2025 This ESLA Loops Better Practice Brief explains how the modest but productive application of AI can support partner ‘outcome…
ESLA Loopers – Dr. Jody Aked and Robbie Gregorowski “Funders and commissioners can enable a collective, systemic response by reframing their relationships with providers. They no longer see a purchaser/provider split, they see a collective responsibility for creating the conditions…
Adopting a learning-led MEL approach requires balancing learning and evaluation mindsets. But what does that look like in practice? Here, we explore five key areas where we’ve found ourselves navigating different approaches or demands, highlighting both conceptual challenges and practical…