# Bridging the Impact Gap: How Nonprofits Can Measure and Communicate for Growth

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Podcast: [The Social Impact Solutions Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873)
Published: 2026-06-30T11:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

After a brief summer solstice break, The Social Impact Solutions Podcast is coming back with a conversation every nonprofit leader needs to hear. In this episode, Co-Founders John Mark and Lauren Vanderpool discuss why impact measurement matters so much for nonprofits, how to bridge the impact gap with funders, and the strategies that help you communicate your results more effectively so you can raise more funds and scale your programs. If your organization wants to turn impact into a stronger fundraising story, this episode will give you practical ideas for making your data more meaningful, more visible, and more compelling to the people who support your mission. Episode Resources: - Take a FREE Fundraising Quiz: https://www.fundraisingquiz.org/questions - Book a Free Call: https://www.socialimpactsolutions.com Episode Chapters - 00:00 The Importance of Impact Measurement - 05:05 Understanding the Impact Gap - 10:26 Bridging the Impact Gap - 14:19 Steps to Measure and Communicate Impact - 21:45 Inviting Funders into the Story - 24:35 Securing Long-Term Engagement

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