Welcome to ImpactED

Welcome to ImpactED

ImpactED is a center for social impact based in the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies. We equip mission-driven organizations with critical skills and data to accelerate social change. 

Using data to accelerate social change

100+
social and public sector organizations supported
250+
participants trained through our programs
100%
of clients recommend working with ImpactED
97%
of participants report trainings provide actionable strategies

Project highlights

Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)

Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)

A survey of more than 12,000 Philadelphia residents on their perceptions of our city’s water found that 40% of city residents drink bottled water instead of tap water at home. See how the Drink Philly Tap campaign is helping residents to choose drinking tap water over bottled water.

The Pew Fund Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative

The Pew Fund Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative

Through group learning and individualized coaching, this program expands the abilities of Pew Fund nonprofits to monitor progress, use data to inform practices, and evaluate results.

DiverseForce On Boards

DiverseForce On Boards

The program provides leaders of color with the necessary knowledge, skills, and network to catalyze social change by developing professional skills, understanding leadership styles, and helping organizations better align with the communities they serve.

Blog highlights

Equity in Evaluation Podcast Series

Our ECBI team recently recorded the Equity in Evaluation podcast series. This series explores the history of evaluation, unpacks the equitable evaluation framework, and features real stories and examples of engaging in equitable evaluation practices.

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Meet ImpactED's New Program Coordinator!

This fall, ImpactED welcomed a new Program Coordinator. We're excited to introduce the newest member of our team!

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Alumni Spotlight: Celebrating 10 Cohorts of DiverseForce On Boards

Contact ImpactED

ImpactED
3440 Market Street, Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335

(267) 822-2060
Impact-ED@sas.upenn.edu

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