What is a Fractional Impact Officer?
Impact Management
Program Evaluation, Quality Improvement, & Impact Storytelling
Some nonprofits measure their programs. Fewer use that data to improve them. Even fewer tell compelling stories about their impact. That gap—between measurement, improvement, and storytelling—is costing you funding, momentum, and impact.
That's where a Fractional Impact Officer comes in.
Think of it as having a Chief Impact Officer on your team—someone who owns the complete cycle from evaluation to quality improvement to funder communications—but at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. We don't just count what you did. We help you prove it worked, make it work better, and communicate that success in ways that open doors with funders.
This is impact management: evaluation that drives quality, quality that produces measurable results, and results that unlock sustainable funding.
Our Impact Management Packages
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One-time project | $6,000
Best for: Organizations that need to build or rebuild their evaluation foundation.
You know you need better data systems, but you're not sure where to start. The Data Strategy Sprint gives you a clear roadmap in 4-6 weeks.
What's included:
Theory of Change development
Results-Based Accountability framework design (How Much, How Well, What Difference)
Performance measure identification
Data collection system recommendations
90-minute presentation to leadership team
What you get: A strategic document that answers: What should we measure? How should we measure it? What systems do we need? Implement it yourself or hire us to execute it.
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Monthly retainer | Starting at $1,800
Best for: Organizations whose program directors are stretched thin and grant teams need reliable data without chasing it down.
Your Program Director shouldn't be compiling spreadsheets for grant reports—they should be managing staff, solving problems, and improving programs. We handle the program data so they don't have to.
What's included:
Program data collection and organization (outputs, outcomes, participation metrics)
Outcome measurement and analysis
Program narrative development that connects activities to impact
Data compilation aligned to specific grant requirements
Coordination with your grant team on reporting timelines
Monthly data updates so information is always report-ready
What you get: Your grant writers have clean data and compelling narratives without pulling your Program Director away from their actual job. No more chasing down numbers. No more last-minute scrambles. Just ready-to-use program data that tells your impact story.
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Monthly retainer | Starting at $1,800
Best for: Organizations committed to program excellence who want to use data to drive continuous improvement.
The data you collect for funders can also make your programs better. We help you do both.
What's included:
Quarterly external program assessments (YPQA, SA-PQA, or similar)
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) planning and facilitation
Staff training sessions (Youth Work Methods, quality standards, evaluation practices - up to 4 annually)
Annual goal setting and progress monitoring
Performance dashboard management
Monthly data review meetings with program leadership
What you get: A culture where quality drives decisions. Better programs create better outcomes. Better outcomes attract better funding.
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One-time project | $10,000
Best for: Organizations with solid data that need professional materials to communicate their impact to funders and stakeholders.
You've collected the data. Now turn it into a complete impact communications suite.
What's included:
2-page impact report (professionally designed, print-ready)
Impact report slide deck for board meetings and funder presentations
4 hours of professional photography (capturing your programs in action)
Theory of Change visualization
Participant outcome narratives (positioning participants as heroes)
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
What you get: A complete set of professional materials you can use for grant proposals, board meetings, annual appeals, and stakeholder communications. Modern donors want evidence—you'll have it in formats that stick.
Powered by the Impact Suite
Every Impact Management retainer includes access to the Good Work Impact Suite — your live dashboards, grants portal, and shareable impact report. It's how we keep your data report-ready year-round instead of scrambling at deadlines.
Transparent Pricing
We believe nonprofit leaders deserve transparency, not sales tactics. While most companies hide their pricing behind mandatory discovery calls, we're different. Our pricing calculator empowers you to make informed decisions about your organization's resources without sitting through a pitch.
Explore different service combinations, see how bundling can save you money, and determine if we're a good fit for your budget—all before booking a call.
Because we respect your time and trust your ability to make the right choice for your organization.
Service package pricing
Build a custom package and see a transparent estimate. Our sliding-scale model keeps high-quality support within reach for every organization.
Pair a Grant Writing package with an Impact Management retainer to unlock 5% bundle savings.
Estimates based on standard service packages. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your organization's specific needs and goals; actual pricing may vary by scope. Sliding-scale support is available for emerging, grassroots organizations.
Commitment to equity.
Nonprofits have enormous potential to transform their communities. However, those working in neighborhoods experiencing poverty, leading grassroots movements, and supporting underserved populations are often the ones operating with the smallest budgets.
That's why we've built equity into our business model. You might have noticed we asked you about your operating budget in the Service Package Calculator. When established organizations partner with us at full investment levels, they make our services accessible to emerging nonprofits at reduced rates. This pay-it-forward approach ensures that the organizations closest to the communities that need them most can access the same high-quality support as larger institutions.
Together, we're breaking down barriers and building a stronger nonprofit ecosystem where every organization has the tools they need to do the most good.
FAQs
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Our pricing tiers are primarily based on your organization's annual operating budget, which we verify through your Form 990 or audited financials. This ensures a fair and transparent process for all our partners.
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No, you can choose either service individually. However, we offer a 5% discount when you bundle both services together, as they often complement each other for maximum impact.
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Yes, we require a 6-month minimum commitment for our retainer services. This allows us to fully understand your organization, implement effective systems, and deliver meaningful results.
We also offer a 2% discount for signing a 12-month contract.
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After our initial consultation and contract signing, we typically begin with an onboarding process within 2-3 weeks. For Grant Writing services, we recommend engaging us at least one month before any major grant deadlines.
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Let's compare the real costs:
Hiring a Full-Time Grant Writer:
Salary: $60,000-85,000
Benefits & taxes: $20,000-30,000
Training & equipment: $5,000-10,000 Total: $85,000-125,000 annually
With Good Work, you get:
A team of experts, not just one person
No overhead or benefit costs
Proven systems and templates
Flexibility to scale services
Built-in quality control
Our pricing reflects the high-quality, strategic support we provide to help organizations maximize their impact. We bring deep expertise and proven systems that drive results.
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Yes! We offer a 5% discount when you bundle Grant Writing and Impact Management services together and a 2% discount for signing a 12-month contract.
We also provide sliding scale pricing based on your operating budget - part of our commitment to making high-quality support accessible to nonprofits of all sizes.