Four observations on giving

A few observations on the more intangible principles of giving.

Vivien SavathSeptember 4, 2019vivien, grants

ArtsFund Social Impact Study

The field of economic impact study likely dates close to the dawn of modern economics when we began systematically thinking about the value of transactions. In other words, the field is almost 250 years old. BERK is certainly no stranger to this type of study.

BERK workVivien SavathOctober 24, 2018social impact, vivien, claire, radhika, arts

The ins and outs of measuring impact

BERK has a disciplined and holistic approach to measuring impact. Our numbers are defensible and our narrative rounds out the story that numbers alone can't tell.

BERK workBrian MurphyAugust 15, 2018andrew, brian, annie, jason, claire, bryce, implan, input output, I-O model, vivien, radhika

What makes a good strategic plan?

For more than 30 years, BERK has been developing strategic plans for communities and organizations across the state of Washington.

BERK workBrian MurphyAugust 9, 2018strategy, strategic plan, brian, claire, allegra, vivien, BHM feature

BERK turns 30!

In July 2018, BERK celebrated 30 years in business! We were joined at our office by friends, family, partners, and clients - many of whom we’ve had relationships with for decades.

Annual BERK Retreat 2018

BERK attended our annual Retreat May 17-18 at IslandWood on Bainbridge Island. This was our first time at IslandWood as a team and we loved the space and the integration of outdoor learning spaces and communal facilities!

Vivien Savath: Three Questions, Three Answers

3 questions answered by BERK employee Vivien Savath.

Just for funVivien SavathMay 1, 2018blog, vivien, 3 questions, staff, employee