Discover how Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are reshaping the nonprofit sector with "Mismeasuring Impact." This insightful book by Nicole Marwell delves into the complex relationship between impact measurement and the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. Understand the potential threats and unintended consequences of relying heavily on RCTs for evaluating social programs. Explore critical perspectives on how these methodologies might be misdirecting resources and hindering innovation within the sector. Key themes include: * The challenges of applying quantitative methods to complex social issues. * The influence of funding structures on research design and outcomes. * The potential for RCTs to create a narrow focus on measurable results over broader impact. * Alternative approaches to impact assessment in the nonprofit world. "Mismeasuring Impact" is essential reading for nonprofit leaders, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of social impact and effective philanthropy.