Jade Tang-Taylor
Jade Tang-Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of SImpact AI, led a thought-provoking session titled “Reimagining Impact Reporting: AI for Social Good.” She challenged the community sector to rethink how impact is measured and communicated, highlighting the practical ways AI can support more meaningful and accessible reporting.
Describing her career path as “more of a squiggly line than a straight one,” Jade drew on her rich background in Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Futures Thinking. She invited participants to consider how these perspectives can help tackle complex challenges in new, more human-centred ways.
At SImpact, her mission is ambitious yet deeply grounded: to make impact reporting faster, easier, and more meaningful for NGOs, not-for-profits, and grassroots organisations. “In a world where time, energy, and resources are stretched thin,” she said, “capturing your impact shouldn’t feel like another mountain to climb.”
Using SImpact’s AI-powered platform, organisations can now complete in weeks what used to take months—often without needing external consultants. Jade was quick to point out that while the tool is powerful, it’s not a one-size-fits-all fix. “Some people might try it, then decide to step away—and that’s okay. It’s about finding what works for your context.”
Her workshop session was broken into three parts:
- Information – An overview of the SImpact platform and its capabilities
- Experimentation – Hands-on testing and real-time exploration with participants
- Reflection – A chance to share experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback
SImpact’s process, is five simple steps:
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Report Design
- Final Review
While each phase requires input, Jade noted that the final review is where most of the effort lies—ensuring the story of impact is accurate, compelling, and complete.
Drawing on her own time in the community sector, Jade acknowledged the realities many organisations face. “I’ve seen how the digital divide holds back amazing grassroots efforts,” she said. “SImpact was born from that frustration. We want to be more than a tool—we want to be collaborators. AI can make reporting more accessible, more efficient, and, in the end, more human.”
Who’s behind SImpact?
SImpact is a social venture in partnership with ThinkPlace + Dovetail, with the incredible support of amazing advisors and leaders across community, philanthropy, AI, tech, start-up and impact consulting.