Where can my grantees find information on program evaluation?

Many grantmakers consider evaluation to be a critical component of their grants program. Creating an effective evaluation plan may present a challenge for some nonprofit managers, so it is generally recommended that an organization begin to think about evaluation very early in the program planning process. Sometimes the benefits or desired outcomes of a program may seem intangible, hence not readily measured. For example, how would you measure whether or not the quality of life has improved for your targeted population as a direct result of participating in an organization's programs?

The Foundation Center's Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact (TRASI) is a searchable database for finding different approaches to impact assessment, guidelines for creating and conducting an assessment, and ready-to-use tools for measuring social change.

For more information on program evaluation practices and information, you can direct potential grantees to our Knowledge Base article, "Where can I learn about nonprofit program evaluation?"

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