How nonprofits can move beyond reporting and start measuring real impact.
Cyrus Kazi, CEO of Quantibly, explains how technology is reshaping social impact measurement.
A conversation on transparency, data, and building stronger nonprofit outcomes through partnerships.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sparking The Fuse, Chris Cook sits down with Cyrus Kazi, Founder and Operating Partner of Lexington Advisory and CEO of Quantibly, to discuss how nonprofits can better measure and communicate their impact. Cyrus shares how his experience in social impact led to building Quantibly, a platform focused on improving data transparency and outcome-based reporting.

The conversation covers the shift from compliance-driven reporting to strategic learning, the challenges nonprofits face when adopting technology, and why partnerships are essential to scaling meaningful impact. Cyrus also shares his vision for making impact data more accessible so organizations and funders can make better decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Cyrus Kazi has over 25 years of experience in social impact
• Quantibly emerged from research on nonprofit data challenges
• Impact measurement should focus on outcomes, not activities
• Transparency and accountability strengthen nonprofit sustainability
• Nonprofits are shifting toward strategic learning
• Partnerships are critical to expanding impact

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cyrus Kazi and Quantibly
02:02 The Genesis of Quantibly
04:53 Cyrus's Day-to-Day as CEO
06:58 Shifts in Nonprofit Technology and Impact Measurement
11:48 Transforming Impact Measurement
13:40 The Importance of Transparency in Nonprofits
18:42 The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy
19:35 Current Developments at Quantibly
23:37 Challenges and Friction in Adoption
28:34 Working with Organizations of All Sizes
30:33 Future Aspirations for Quantibly
35:47 Addressing Lexington's Challenges
37:56 The Impact Ecosystem
39:20 Connecting with Nonprofits
43:35 Innovative Approaches to Outreach
47:25 Strategic Partnerships for Growth
52:29 Lead Generation in the Nonprofit Sector

Keywords: Cyrus Kazi, Quantibly, nonprofit technology, impact measurement, social impact, data transparency, nonprofit funding, impact reporting, partnerships

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