We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 671. Shift 1 — Metrics With Meaning: Make Better Decisions With Less Noise - Ori Carmel
Jan 5, 2026
Ori Carmel, Founder and CEO of Soin, dives deep into the challenges nonprofits face with data overload and performative metrics. He advocates for shifting focus from excess data to meaningful outcomes that drive mission impact. Ori shares his insights on asking better questions, stakeholder mapping, and triangulating qualitative and quantitative data. His practical frameworks aim to help organizations clarify their mission and strengths, ensuring that their metrics truly reflect their goals—making data both actionable and human-centered.
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Data Reckoning Raises The Stakes
- Nonprofits now face a data reckoning where more dashboards don't equal clearer decisions.
- Tight budgets and political pressure make the right insights critical for organizational survival.
Stop Counting Activities, Measure Outcomes
- Many organizations report activities and outputs instead of outcomes and impact.
- Measuring what you do, not what stakeholders care about, creates performative reporting.
Map And Prioritize Your Stakeholders
- Map stakeholders and prioritize whose needs you will focus on for a project or year.
- Use that prioritization to choose metrics that align to stakeholders and your unique strengths.