Incomplete impact evidence
Funded projects report at the end. Continuous data on activation during the programme period is rarely available.
For foundations and funders
You fund local structures. Make their impact visible.
Funded projects deliver end-of-year reports but no continuous activation data. Close fills this gap with a platform that aggregates ongoing usage signals from funded neighbourhoods and makes portfolio steering across multiple areas possible.
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Continuous activation data instead of annual report
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Compare multiple funded areas in one view
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GDPR compliant and aggregated
Förderportfolio·Wirkungsübersicht
PortfolioBerichteSignaleaktualisiert vor 3 Min
Aktive Gebiete
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+18% Vorperiode
Ø ESG Score
A
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Gebiete · Aktivierungsindex
Nordstadt Projekt81%
Südquartier Phase 267%
Innenstadt-Ost74%
Neubauprojekt West54%
Wirkungsbericht Q3 2024
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Förderportfolio Score
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82%
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Angebote
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Starting point
Funding impact without impact data is structurally weak.
Reach claims without substance
Participant numbers in reports cannot easily be linked to actual usage behaviour or repeat engagement.
Portfolio steering without comparability
Foundations funding multiple projects in different areas cannot systematically compare impact or allocate resources based on evidence.
Problems become visible too late
Without ongoing signals, funders only learn about activation gaps at the final report, when course correction is no longer possible.
Renewal decisions without data
Follow-on funding and scaling decisions are made on impressions rather than on reliable usage and participation data.
„Wirkung lässt sich nicht nur behaupten. Sie muss sichtbar sein.“
Wirkungsnachweis für Stiftungen und Förderprogramme
How Close helps funders
Continuous activation data instead of year-end reports
Close integrates into funded neighbourhood projects as a platform layer for residents, partners and coordination. As a funder, you receive read access to aggregated activation data, offer density and partner activity without needing to manage day-to-day operations.
Activation feed
Ongoing signals about usage, registrations, participation patterns and active offers a continuous data stream rather than an annual snapshot.
Portfolio view
Compare multiple funded areas on one dashboard: offer density, partner rate and activation index per neighbourhood.
Impact reports
Exportable reports with aggregated usage data that can feed directly into grant applications, annual reports or board presentations.
Early warning signals
Automatic indicators when activity in a funded area drops below threshold levels, enabling early intervention.
Partner overview
Which local actors are active, which formats are being used, how offer density is distributed across the funded area.
Privacy-compliant structure
All signals are aggregated at facility or area level. No personal behavioural data, fully GDPR compliant.
Value
More steering. Less risk. Stronger evidence.
Robust impact evidence
Ongoing activation data provides a solid foundation for grant reports, board updates and renewal conversations without burdening the funded organisation.
Data-based portfolio steering
Multiple funded areas become comparable. Resources can be directed more deliberately toward projects with activation gaps.
Early detection of problems
Ongoing signals enable early intervention before projects close without measurable impact.
Stronger renewal applications
Usage data from live projects strengthens follow-on applications with concrete evidence rather than qualitative self-reporting.
Transparency for governance
Aggregated dashboards make the impact of a funding portfolio accessible to boards and advisory bodies without overwhelming them with operational detail.
Portfolio steering
Multiple areas. One dashboard.
Foundations funding several neighbourhood projects simultaneously receive a comparative portfolio view through Close. Activation index, offer density and partner rate per area are visible side by side.
Active offers
48
Running programmes per neighbourhood
Participation signals
312
Usage activity in the reporting period
Partner rate
82%
Active partners in the network
ESG social score
A+
Social infrastructure, validated
Use cases
Where Close fits for funders
Neighbourhood programmes with impact requirements
Funded projects that must demonstrate impact to co-funders, boards or government bodies.
Loneliness prevention and social participation
Programmes addressing isolation, older people or socially disadvantaged groups where activation evidence is part of the funding logic.
Community health promotion
Programmes linking social activation to health prevention that require usage evidence and reach documentation.
Urban development and neighbourhood funds
Municipal or private funds for neighbourhood development that need to demonstrate impact and reach.
Foundation portfolios across multiple locations
Foundations with projects in several cities or neighbourhoods that need a unified steering structure.
Impact investors and social finance
Investment models where impact measurement is part of the repayment or evaluation model (social impact bonds, outcome funds).
Getting started
Start with a funded pilot project
Close can be added as a platform component to an existing or planned funded project. We set up the area, onboard local partners and activate funder read access. Read access for funders is included in the package we clarify specific terms in a first conversation.
Enquire about a funding pilotAlign on area and project frame
We clarify together which funded project is suitable as a pilot area and what reporting requirements apply.
Set up the platform
We configure the area, partner structure and access for local organisations.
Bring in existing offers
Funded activities, meeting places and organisations are imported and made visible.
Activate funder dashboard
You receive read access to aggregated real-time activation data, exportable for reports.
Ongoing steering and impact reports
Monthly insights and quarterly reports provide the basis for interim reports and renewal conversations.
FAQ
Common questions from foundations and funders
Do we need to manage the operational side?
No. You receive read access to aggregated data. Operational setup, content management and coordination sit with the funded organisation or are supported by Close.
How reliable is the activation data for grant reports?
Data is aggregated at facility or area level. It works well as supporting evidence in reports, not as a replacement for qualitative evaluations.
Can Close be combined with existing evaluation approaches?
Yes. Close provides quantitative activation signals that complement existing qualitative evaluations and surveys rather than replacing them.
How is privacy protected?
All signals are aggregated and anonymised. No personal behavioural data is collected or shared with funders.
Can multiple funded projects be included at the same time?
Yes. The portfolio view is designed for exactly this. Each area has its own data, which can be displayed comparatively.
What does it cost for funders?
Funding usually runs through the funded project itself. Read access for funders is part of the package. Specific terms are clarified in conversation.
Let's explore whether Close fits your funded project.
In a first conversation, we clarify the area, project structure, reporting requirements and a realistic starting point.
Enquire about a funding pilot