Measuring Place-Based Investments

For foundations that support economic development in underinvested communities, it can be difficult to know when we’re moving the needle. Through a partnership with Mastercard Data Services, The Chicago Community Trust is combining real-time economic impact data with insights from local residents to pinpoint what’s working. While this approach to evaluation requires resources, it isn't just a nice-to-have but rather an important input to making the highest-impact interventions in local economies. Join us to learn how this approach can refine your foundation’s place-based investment decisions.