GCI 460

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Advanced Social Impact

Public Service and EthicsMarriott School of Business

Course Description

Focuses on the study of high-impact social benefit organizations in nonprofit, governmental, church, education, for-profit, and hybrid environments. Advanced focus on using measurement and evaluation metrics to support long term project funding.

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Cross-Sector Social Impact Analysis

Learning Outcome

Compare and evaluate high-impact social benefit organizations across nonprofit, governmental, religious, educational, for-profit, and hybrid sectors to identify best practices and sector-specific strengths.

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Impact Measurement and Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Design and apply advanced measurement and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of social impact initiatives.

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Metrics-Driven Funding Strategy

Learning Outcome

Utilize impact metrics and evaluation data to develop compelling cases for long-term project funding and organizational sustainability.

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Organizational Effectiveness Assessment

Learning Outcome

Analyze what distinguishes high-impact organizations from their peers and apply these insights to strengthen social impact ventures.

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Zion-Building Through Social Innovation

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate how effective social impact organizations across all sectors can contribute to building Zion by relieving suffering, empowering individuals, and creating lasting positive change in communities.