UpMetrics Announces Thirty Nonprofits Selected to Join Southeast Michigan Community Impact Cohort

The program aims to equip nonprofits across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with tools, resources, and impact measurement training to drive transformative, long-lasting change in the region.

DETROIT, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  UpMetrics is proud to announce thirty nonprofit organizations selected to join their Southeast Michigan Community Impact Cohort, a transformative initiative designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, drive data-informed decision-making, and deepen social impact across Michigan's Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Funded by a grant from Ballmer Group, a funder committed to improving economic mobility for children and families nationwide, this program will equip participating nonprofits with technology and training to optimize their work and enhance their community impact.

Over three years, participants will receive sponsored access to UpMetrics' Impact Measurement and Management platform to help them drive strategic alignment, streamline data collection, make data-driven decisions, and effectively showcase their outcomes. Additionally, Cohort participants will engage in:

• Impact Framework Development: Tailored workshops and coaching to align data strategies with organizational goals.
• Impact Measurement Training: Hands-on support collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to report on outcomes and secure funding.
• Collaborative Peer Learning: Opportunities to share best practices and build a stronger regional network with fellow participants.

"We are honored to partner with Ballmer Group on this transformative program," said Drew Payne, CEO at UpMetrics. "This cohort represents the creativity and resilience needed to tackle Southeast Michigan's most pressing challenges, and we look forward to empowering the selected nonprofits to create lasting, measurable progress in their communities."

The selected nonprofits, representing diverse missions such as education, health equity, and housing stability, were chosen for their commitment to community progress and readiness to embrace technology to expand their impact.

The Southeast Michigan Community Impact Cohort reflects UpMetrics' mission to empower organizations with tools to amplify efforts, share their stories, and drive meaningful progress. By investing in nonprofit capacity, this program lays the foundation for transformative, long-lasting change across the sector.

About UpMetrics

UpMetrics is a leading impact measurement and management software company that helps organizations gather, analyze, and leverage data to accelerate social and environmental change. Combining intuitive technology, expert services, and a learning-focused community, UpMetrics empowers organizations to collaborate effectively, secure mission-aligned funding, drive meaningful impact. Learn more at www.upmetrics.com.

About Ballmer Group
Ballmer Group is dedicated to improving economic mobility for U.S. children and families by funding leaders and organizations working to reduce systemic inequities. We focus on areas like education, housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice, with a commitment to undoing systemic racism. As a national and regional funder, we invest deeply in southeast Michigan, Washington state, and Los Angeles County. Co-founded by philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, founder of USAFacts, and chairman of the LA Clippers, Ballmer Group supports systemic change and opportunity creation. Learn more at www.ballmergroup.org.

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