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Evalysis – Impact Measurement Advisory Firm

Evalysis helps impact investors to describe, measure, and improve social impact.

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Evalysis is an impact measurement and management advisory firm.

We help impact investors and grantmakers to describe, measure, and improve their social impact.

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[vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-sliders” icon_color=”accent” size=”fa-3x” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” title=”Evaluate” link=”|||”]Review and assess grants and impact investments, both individually and portfolio-level[/vc_icon]
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[vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-line-chart” icon_color=”accent” size=”fa-3x” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” title=”Improve” link=”|||”]Use impact data to improve investee and portfolio-level performance[/vc_icon]
[vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-download” icon_color=”accent” size=”fa-3x” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” title=”Learn” link=”|||”]Strengthen internal and partner capacity and systems to measure and manage for impact[/vc_icon]
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[vc_icon icon=”fa fa-search-plus” icon_color=”accent” background_style=”fa-rounded” size=”fa-3x” text_size=”h4″ linked_title=”yes” no_hover=”” title=”Impact Due Diligence” link=”url:%23|||”]Construct a process to screen individual investments and the total portfolio against customized impact criteria, to inform decision making and post-investment support.[/vc_icon]
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[vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ separator=”yes” separator_color=”yes” sub_reduced=”yes” subheading=”Advised a leading foundation on the development of a $150M global impact investing initiative. Worked with leadership and program staff on the theory of change, assumptions, and indicators. Provided guidance on design, implementation, and evaluation priorities for granting, investment, and partnership strategies.”]Design and Test the Theory of Change for a Global Impact Investing Initiative[/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ separator=”yes” separator_color=”yes” sub_reduced=”yes” subheading=”Analyzed industry trends and best practices; provided recommendations for collaboration and market development; and delivered knowledge products and learning sessions with internal teams and external partners.”]Strategy and Learning for Field Building in Impact Investing and Impact Measurement[/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ separator=”yes” separator_color=”yes” sub_reduced=”yes” subheading=”Led the developmental monitoring and evaluation of the $10M youth employment program, including portfolio review and analysis; key-person interviews; theory of change analysis; and grantee/stakeholder convening.”]Developmental Evaluation of a Youth Employment Grantmaking Portfolio[/vc_custom_heading]
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Oxford Impact Measurement Programme

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Karim Harji, Managing Director

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[vc_icon position=”left” icon=”fa fa-plus” text_size=”h4″ align=”left” title=”Impact Measurement and Evaluation”]Advised global impact investors and grantmakers on strategy and implementation; evaluated high-profile programs and portfolios; and well-versed in industry trends and emerging practices.[/vc_icon][vc_icon position=”left” icon=”fa fa-plus” text_size=”h4″ align=”left” title=”Impact Investing and Blended Finance”]Established the leading impact investment advisory firm in Canada; facilitated strategy and deployment of sectoral and place-based impact investments; and published pioneering market research and commentary.[/vc_icon][vc_icon position=”left” icon=”fa fa-plus” text_size=”h4″ align=”left” title=”Thought Leadership and Field Building”]Co-lead an executive education programme at the University of Oxford; regular speaker at industry conferences; track record of research, publications, and knowledge sharing.[/vc_icon]