“Each month, MICR leadership assembles to revisit one of the nine ‘opportunities for [greater impact]’ laid out in our Slingshot [Impact Study].”

“I've been in several meetings this week where one City Year Memphis advisory board member mentioned their thoughts on leveraging the Slingshot assessment in cultivating a new and current partnership. Our partnership with you has elevated our messaging, increased trust with our stakeholders, and pushed us to think about how to deepen our impact.”

“As it relates to estimating the impact of poverty-fighting nonprofits in Memphis, we need Slingshot to be our evaluator.”

“We found the process with Slingshot really beneficial. [It] helped affirm or point us toward programs and projects that can have the most impact. We have included many suggestions into our strategic plan.”

“My board has reviewed the [impact study] and we are placing small committees for each opportunity. Each board meeting we will tackle a certain opportunity and have deadline dates to accomplish. (I am stoked!)”

“We remain committed to finding ways we can continue to improve in each area of the impact study…for the benefit of the families we are honored to walk alongside.“

“It has been a pleasure working with the Slingshot team! It makes our work more valuable to our staff as we see how our efforts impact the neighbors we serve - and as a result helps us to serve our neighbors better.”

“It’s just good to review programs with an outside audience - we enjoy the opportunity to reflect on our services and explain the rationale for any service adjustments, then to learn about how our impact could change over time. [Slingshot’s] recommendations are always insightful too.”

“It is an extensive process but it is worth the time and energy invested. Hearing the overall evaluation and discussing the opportunities section were the most powerful for us.”