Impact Genome Registry standardizes and verifies social program outcomes so nonprofits can report impact and funders can evaluate programs. Its standards connect programs to one or more of 132 outcomes spanning areas including education, public health, human needs, and arts and culture. The Registry describes its coverage as more than 2.2 million global nonprofits and social programs. Programs self-report data, and trained verifiers assess annual claims and supporting evidence using standardized protocols and data already collected by programs. Reporting typically covers the most recent program cycle. Verified programs can receive a Verified Impact Report and Verified Impact Units representing positive social outcomes. Nonprofit membership includes a one-to-one consultation, an annually shareable report, benchmarking, research tools, webinars, and ongoing support. The free self-reporting plan is not evaluated by in-house experts. Nonprofit membership costs $1,000 per once per program. Funders can use charity search, impact forecasting, and portfolio analysis; the subscription lists aggregate portfolio reports, year-over-year trends, and strategy insights, with no price listed. The maker typically does not publish an outcome benchmark when fewer than five verified reports are available.
Who it is for
The Registry serves nonprofits and social enterprises reporting program impact, as well as funders seeking portfolio data and insights. It is suited to organizations willing to report program data and, for verified reporting, consider nonprofit membership.
What is good
- Standards cover 132 social outcomes.
- Verified programs can receive reports and impact units.
- Membership includes benchmarking and research tools.
- Funders have charity search and portfolio analysis tools.
What to know first
- Free self-reporting is not evaluated by in-house experts.
- Membership costs $1,000 per once per program.
- Benchmarks may not be published with fewer than five verified reports.
Verdict
The Registry offers distinct options for self-reporting, expert verification, and funder analysis. Consider the verification cost and the stated benchmark threshold when deciding whether its reporting fits your needs.
Get started with Impact Genome Registry
- Visit https://www.impactgenome.com/ from a web browser.
- Choose free Registry self-reporting for self-reported program outcomes.
- For expert verification and membership benefits, choose nonprofit membership at $1,000 per program.
- Funders can review the Registry subscription offering for portfolio reports and insights.
- For nonprofit support, email [email protected] or contact a verifier or the Help Desk within IG Terminal.
What the free plan stops at
Free Registry self-reporting is not evaluated by in-house experts. The maker typically does not publish an outcome benchmark when fewer than five verified reports are available.
Questions about Impact Genome Registry
Is Impact Genome Registry free?
Yes. The Registry self-reporting plan is free and covers self-reported program outcomes, which are not evaluated by in-house experts.
How much does nonprofit membership cost?
It is $1,000 per program, billed once. Membership includes verification by evaluation experts, an Impact Verified Scorecard, and expert guidance.
What can funders do with the Registry?
The funder subscription page describes charity search, impact forecasting, and portfolio analysis. Its subscription offering includes aggregate portfolio reports, year-over-year trending reports, and strategy insights.
What platforms does it support?
Impact Genome Registry is available on the web.
Does the Registry verify reported outcomes?
Trained verifiers assess annual impact claims and supporting evidence through standardized protocols. Verified programs can receive a Verified Impact Report and Verified Impact Units.
Which partners does the maker list?
The maker lists Benevity, OutcomesX, Catchafire, and Davis Pier as partners.
Impact Genome Registry plans and pricing
All plansCompared on nonprofit impact measurement software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Data collection
- mixed
- Impact reporting
- Yes
