Ep. 21 | Partnerships as Growth Engines | Sheri Chaney Jones, Founder and CEO of SureImpact

As the founder and CEO of Sure Impact, Sheri Chaney Jones brings a wealth of experience in using data to drive social change. With a background in data science and a decade-long career in helping the social sector define metrics and tell their stories, Sheri has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to solve complex social problems. Her company, Sure Impact, offers a cloud-based SaaS platform built on Microsoft Azure that focuses on helping nonprofits, government, social enterprises, and corporate foundations demonstrate their impact and track their activities. Sheri's innovative approach and expertise in using technology to drive social impact make her a valuable asset for organizations navigating the transition from service to tech startup challenges, seeking to demonstrate their impact and attract corporate support.

Trust your instincts. As a founder and a CEO in a new and innovative space, you're here for a reason and you have to just trust your instincts. - Sheri Chaney Jones

Key highlights in this episode:

• Discover the power of strategic partnerships to drive business growth and success in tech startups.
• Effective strategies for measuring impact in nonprofit organizations, and how it can lead to greater support and funding.
• The unique challenges of transitioning from service-based to tech startup ventures
• Engaging corporate foundations in social impact initiatives, forging meaningful partnerships for community growth.
• Embracing the importance of trusting instincts in entrepreneurship and harness it as a valuable asset for decision-making in the tech startup world.

Strategic Partnerships for Business Growth
Building strategic partnerships is crucial for driving business growth and success, especially in the tech startup sector. Collaborating with key industry players like Microsoft and Blackbaud can accelerate operations, expand brand reach, and open up global opportunities. Leveraging partnerships not only helps in scaling operations but also enhances brand credibility and trust among customers.

 

About Sheri Chaney Jones

For more than 20 years, Sheri Chaney Jones has applied performance management, evaluation, and organization behavior best practices to non-profit organizations and government agencies to improve outcomes and efficiencies.

An author, professor, and internationally recognized expert, Sheri believes in data, metrics, and accountability.

Sheri’s foray into entrepreneurship began with Measurement Resources Company in 2010. Now a national firm, Measurement Resources increases the capacity of non-profit and government sector organizations through high-performance practices and data-driven insights. In 2018, Sheri launched SureImpact to automate and simplify the process of collecting and sharing outcomes and impact data.

Sheri is a thought leader on public sector evaluation and applied organizational research. She is the author of Impact & Excellence: Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Jossey Bass, 2014).

Sheri is passionate about women’s equity and the advancement of girls. She is a past president of the Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and a Commissioner for the Columbus Women’s Commission for the Mayor’s Office.

About SureImpact

Purpose-Built software to manage, measure, and communicate your social impact.

SureImpact shares your passion for creating long-term social change. 

Designed for social-good providers by social-good providers, our mission is to help you increase your social impact and prove your clients are better off because of the work you are doing. Helping organizations like yours succeed isn’t part of what we do – it’s everything we do.

SureImpact is the only technology solution specifically designed for all members of the social-good sector. Our proven collaborative infrastructure combines case management, impact measurement, and reporting to enhance your organization’s delivery of mission-critical services, engage your communities, attract new sources of funding, and increase trust with existing funders. By demonstrating the degree to which you are changing the world, funders and other stakeholders will become more invested in your cause than ever before.

Resources in this episode:

• Find Sheri on LinkedIn
• Visit sureimpact.com to learn more about the platform, watch tutorials, request a demo, and get in touch with Sheri Chaney Jones.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
• Rev 1 Ventures
• For corporate foundations interested in measuring social return on investment, consider partnering with Sure Impact to streamline impact measurement and reporting.