The Launch of The Durability Collective: A New Era for Social Impact Measurement
Introduction
On May 29, 2025, a groundbreaking initiative labeled The Durability Collective was introduced, aiming to revolutionize the way social-impact organizations approach their practices regarding design, measurement, and delivery of impactful social outcomes. This global community seeks to bring together various stakeholders, such as funders, practitioners, and researchers, all focused on fostering sustainability in social interventions.
The Challenge
Traditional methods of measuring long-term social impacts often come with high costs and demand an abundance of resources, leading many organizations to feel overwhelmed. However, The Durability Collective asserts that alternative and less resource-intensive methods can supplement these conventional techniques, enabling organizations to glean meaningful insights that are crucial for sustained impact.
Community Building
At the core of this new collective is a commitment to assembling a community of diverse stakeholders, including non-profits, multilateral organizations, and governmental entities. Initially, the focus will be primarily on organizations involved in enhancing livelihoods. This collective effort aims to ensure that stakeholders concentrate on the critical aspects that lead to prolonged improvements in employment, income, and overall well-being.
The inaugural cohort includes esteemed members such as Autodesk Foundation, Clayton Dubilier Rice Foundation, Generation, GitLab Foundation, Livelihood Impact Fund, and UBS Optimus Foundation.
Goals
The Durability Collective aims to tackle several key objectives:
1. Elevate the question of