Case Studies

Livelihoods impact of philanthropy

Evidence-based impact assessment enables a more strategic approach to philanthropy

Sculpt Partners helped SKDRDP conduct an evidence-based impact assessment of its philanthropic activities based on the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF)
Livelihoods impact of philanthropy
Challenge
  • Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project® - a leading philanthropic foundation in India with a history of more than 40 years in rural development
  • Has equipped nearly six million people break the cycle of poverty through a portfolio of programs covering agriculture, community development, women empowerment, financial inclusion, among many others
  • Impact reporting largely based on anecdotes; no comprehensive effort yet to measure and communicate the compounding impact of its entire program portfolio
Our Approach
  • Leveraged the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to report impact on five capitals – Human, Physical, Financial, Natural and Social/Spiritual
  • Substantiated current gaps by drawing insights from global best-in-class fixed income managers
  • Compiled the annual sustainability report by combining the Sustainable Livelihoods scorecard, UN Sustainable Goals and other anecdotal narratives
Impact
Sharper communication of livelihoods impact based on Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF)
Theory of change and program activities
Theory of change and program activities
Impact reporting based on Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF)
Impact reporting based on Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF)
Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)