Search
Sign up
Log In

< Go back to home

Impact Function Topics

Filter by Categories

Explore Concepts

Get to know terms and and topics across innovation, development, industry, society, and culture.

Calibration dials labeled Goals Progress Feedback Growth symbolizing performance alignment

What is Performance Management?

Performance management in nonprofits aligns staff contributions with goals through clear expectations, feedback, evaluations, and development, fostering accountability, growth, and a culture of fairness and learning.
Learn More >

Featured Topics

Proximate Click brings together two essentials every mission-driven.

Solution Delivery & Support

Learn More >
Illustration of delivery scene with solution packages and user support toolkit

Workplace Culture

Learn More >
Glowing honeycomb labeled with trust teamwork belonging accountability

Data Visualization and Analytics

Learn More >
Modern analytics dashboard with charts graphs and map in vector style

Fundraising Pipeline Development

Learn More >
Illustration of fundraising pipeline with campaign blueprint calendar and revenue chart

Browse Categories

Proximate Click brings.

Social Innovation

Definitions focused on work to improve life for people and planet.

Illustration of digital marketing campaign toolkit with connected platform icons

Digital Marketing and Social Media

Digital marketing and social media empower nonprofits to engage audiences, build support communities, and drive participation through strategic content and campaigns across multiple online platforms.
Learn More >
Design workbench with prototypes and sketchbooks showing creative iteration

Solution Design & Prototyping

Solution design and prototyping transform insights into testable models, enabling rapid iteration and feedback to refine solutions. Skills include creativity, design thinking, and user-centered methods, with AI enhancing efficiency.
Learn More >
Placards with advocacy words and colorful globe-shaped fruit basket

Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Influence

Advocacy campaigns and policy influence connect grassroots energy with institutional power to create systemic change through community mobilization, coalition building, and strategic engagement with policymakers.
Learn More >

View All >

What is...

Speech to TextDelivery LeadCommunications ManagerChange in Net AssetsMessage Queues and BrokersLanguage Inclusion and Low Resource LanguagesVolunteer ManagementUnsupervised LearningStrategy LeadData Visualization LeadLaunch ProcessResults MonitoringBusiness Incubation and StartupsDisruptive InnovationNet Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesSpeech to TextDelivery LeadCommunications ManagerChange in Net AssetsMessage Queues and BrokersLanguage Inclusion and Low Resource LanguagesVolunteer ManagementUnsupervised LearningStrategy LeadData Visualization LeadLaunch ProcessResults MonitoringBusiness Incubation and StartupsDisruptive InnovationNet Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

Sustainable Development

Terms associated with development policy, funding, and delivery systems.

Fundraising Case for Support

A fundraising case for support combines vision, evidence, and urgency to explain why a nonprofit...

Learn More >

Illustration of presentation with impact charts and mission emblem connected by flowing lines

Solution Design & Prototyping

Solution design and prototyping transform insights into testable models, enabling rapid iteration and feedback to...

Learn More >

Design workbench with prototypes and sketchbooks showing creative iteration

Program Monitoring

Program monitoring involves real-time tracking of activities, resources, and outputs to ensure programs stay on...

Learn More >

Control panel with map, charts, and performance indicators for program monitoring

Program Design

Program design translates nonprofit vision into practical, measurable plans, balancing ambition with feasibility and integrating...

Learn More >

Circular blueprint with gears checklists equity safeguarding icons

View All >

Social Finance

Concepts associated with funding and investment for social impact.

Illustration of education, health, and skills training icons radiating from central hub

Program Delivery

Program delivery is the execution of nonprofit services directly experienced by communities, requiring adaptive skills and ensuring high-quality, impactful service provision aligned with program objectives.
Learn More >
Illustration of program readiness with workstations, calendar, and resource crates

Program Development

Program development transforms design plans into actionable programs by securing resources, partnerships, and systems. It requires strategic and operational skills and ensures program viability through budgeting, compliance, and coordination.
Learn More >
Placards with advocacy words and colorful globe-shaped fruit basket

Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Influence

Advocacy campaigns and policy influence connect grassroots energy with institutional power to create systemic change through community mobilization, coalition building, and strategic engagement with policymakers.
Learn More >

View All >

Policy and Governance

Themes concerning the role of public decision making and the good society.

Illustration of secure server, privacy vault, and compliance checklist with glowing circuits

Cybersecurity and Data Ethics

Cybersecurity and data ethics help nonprofits protect sensitive data, ensure legal compliance, and maintain trust by implementing security measures and ethical data practices.
Learn More >
Illustration of fundraising renewal cycle with donor pledge card, gift boxes, and multi-year calendar

Fundraising Renewal and Upgrading

Fundraising renewal and upgrading involve encouraging donors to give again and increase support, securing funding continuity and deepening engagement through personalized strategies and strong stewardship.
Learn More >
Control panel with glowing levers and flowchart representing AI readiness and optimization

AI and Tech Readiness and Optimization

AI and Technology Readiness & Optimization prepares organizations to adopt and optimize digital and AI systems, ensuring efficient workflows, secure integrations, and alignment with mission goals for long-term impact.
Learn More >

View All >

Impact Evaluation

Topics focused on monitoring, evaluating, and learning in change and impact.

Illustration of secure server, privacy vault, and compliance checklist with glowing circuits

Cybersecurity and Data Ethics

Cybersecurity and data ethics help nonprofits protect sensitive data, ensure legal compliance, and maintain trust by implementing security measures and ethical data practices.
Learn More >
Illustration of stewardship with donor recognition plaques impact infographic and progress tracker

Fundraising Stewardship and Reporting

Fundraising stewardship and reporting involve managing donor relationships after gifts are received, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ongoing engagement to build loyalty and sustain long-term support.
Learn More >
Illustration of glowing crisis communication keyword cards on table

Crisis Communication

Crisis communication helps nonprofits respond clearly and responsibly to threats, preserving trust and credibility through planning, real-time coordination, and post-crisis evaluation.
Learn More >

View All >

Technology for Good

Concepts related to the role of tech in social innovation.

Messaging and Brand Development

Messaging and brand development shape nonprofit identity and communications, ensuring consistent voice, visual identity, and...

Learn More >

Design scene with evolving logo versions, color swatches, and typography blocks

Program Delivery

Program delivery is the execution of nonprofit services directly experienced by communities, requiring adaptive skills...

Learn More >

Illustration of education, health, and skills training icons radiating from central hub

Solution Scaling & Adaptation

Solution scaling and adaptation involve expanding tested solutions across regions and contexts while ensuring relevance...

Learn More >

Illustration of a central solution icon branching into varied local adaptations on a map with adjustment dials

Fundraising Negotiation and Closing

Fundraising negotiation and closing involve finalizing donor commitments through clear communication, aligning interests, and ensuring...

Learn More >

Illustration of negotiation with signed agreement, puzzle pieces, and glowing gift box

View All >

Proximatepedia List of Concepts

Accounting and Audit Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Influence AI and Tech Readiness and Optimization Board Governance and Engagement Budgeting and Forecasting Compliance and Risk Management Crisis Communication CRM and Data Management Cybersecurity and Data Ethics Data Visualization and Analytics Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Leadership and Vision Fundraising Case for Support Fundraising Cultivation Fundraising Grant and Gift Processing and Acknowledgment Fundraising Negotiation and Closing Fundraising Pipeline Development Fundraising Proposals and Solicitation Fundraising Prospecting Fundraising Renewal and Upgrading Fundraising Stewardship and Reporting Fundraising Strategy and Campaign Design Grant and Contract Management Media Relations and Public Engagement Messaging and Brand Development Performance Management Procurement and Logistics Program Delivery Program Delivery Technology Program Design Program Development Program Evaluation Program Implementation Program Monitoring Program Piloting Program Reporting Program Research Program Visioning Recruitment and Onboarding Solution Delivery & Support Solution Design & Prototyping Solution Development & Testing Solution Discovery & User Research Solution Scaling & Adaptation Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Training and Professional Development Volunteer Management Workplace Culture
Filter by Categories