Connect Your Program Outcomes to Real-World Economic Value

It’s no longer enough to show that programs work. Boards, funders, and public partners increasingly want to understand how that work connects to economic outcomes and long-term sustainability.

Economic impact projects help nonprofits answer those questions clearly and credibly.

At Viable Insights, we design economic impact analyses that translate outcomes into economic terms without flattening your mission or values.

Economic impact analysis gives leaders and boards a shared language for decision-making.

Strengthen credibility with funders and policymakers

Support clearer, more confident board conversations

Reduce the risk of programs being misunderstood or undervalued

Provide concrete evidence during budget reviews and funding shifts

This work doesn’t replace evaluation or learning-focused data. It adds a frame that many decision-makers rely on when allocating resources.

We focus on board, policy and decision-maker–friendly framing. We ground economic models in real program data and present findings in ways that are accessible to non-technical audiences.

We offer:

• Standalone economic impact analyses
• Integrated evaluation + economic impact projects (our preferred approach), where participant outcomes directly inform economic modeling

This integrated approach reduces duplication and allows organizations to use one set of findings across multiple audiences.

Deliverables are tailored to your needs and often include:

• A clear economic impact report
• An executive summary for leadership, policy-makers, and boards
• Board-ready visuals and briefing materials
• Optional presentation decks for funder or stakeholder conversations

Everything is designed to be used, not shelved.