Create Data

Create issue maps, logic models, theories of change, KPIs, and other structured impact data using existing Platform data.

Start from scratch or build on existing models, indicators, and cases.

Build Impact Models

Start with Public Data

Use existing Platform data instead of starting every model from zero.

  • Find similar businesses and initiatives
  • Review related social issues and outcomes
  • Reference existing logic models and cases
  • Find relevant KPIs and statistics
  • Review indicator definitions and calculation methods

Build Issue & System Maps

Map the causes, effects, stakeholders, institutions, and environmental factors behind a social issue.

Use existing issue data and cases to see where your activities fit.

Issue-map creation screen connecting causes and consequences behind unequal access to education
Example issue-map screen organizing relationships between causes and consequences of a social issue

Build Logic Models & Theories of Change

Connect inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and intended impact.

Use guided questions or build and edit models directly.

AI-Assisted Creation

AI can draft issue maps, logic models, KPI candidates, and initial assessments from descriptions, URLs, source materials, and Platform data. Users review the evidence and decide what to use.

Logic-model creation screen organizing relationships among activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact
Example logic-model screen visualizing the pathway from activities to outcomes and impact

Design Measurement

Choose KPIs & Metrics

Set KPIs for activities, outputs, outcomes, and other model elements.

  • Search and select KPIs available on Platform
  • Reference indicators from international frameworks
  • Reference real-world examples used by companies and investors
  • Create custom KPIs
  • Link statistics and evidence related to KPIs
Screen managing logic-model elements and KPIs in one view
Example screen managing logic-model elements and their assigned KPIs together

Define Formulas & Evidence

Store formulas, assumptions, coefficients, and source data with each calculation.

Screen designing a KPI calculation formula using multiple actual and estimated data points
Example screen organizing calculation logic using actual results, external data, and estimates

Use Statistics & Supporting Data

Find public statistics and link them to KPIs or formulas.

KPI list screen searching public education statistics by category and information type
Example screen searching public statistics and KPIs by category, information type, and source

Bring in External Data

Import & Connect Data

Bring data from documents and external services into KPI measurement.

  • Reference related materials such as PDFs and public web-page URLs
  • Copy or import existing data
  • Import survey responses from Google Forms and similar services
  • Bring records from Google Sheets and other spreadsheets into KPIs
  • Use AI to structure data from URLs and source materials

Platform vs. impactlake™ for Creation

Platform provides basic creation and editing for individuals and small teams.

Use Business for multi-user work, permissions, approvals, ongoing management, custom templates, and audit logs.

See Platform and impactlake™