Assessment & Learning
Identifying Methods to Measure Success
Effective philanthropy is a process of continual learning. A structured learning agenda and assessment plan will strengthen your philanthropic purpose, strategy, impact, and family engagement.
There are few certainties in philanthropy, but one is undeniable: good intentions are not enough. Nor are detailed plans and processes. You must spend time and other resources to reflect on fundamental questions and adapt your practices. Consider the following:
- What impact have our partners had? Are we reasonable in our expectations of that impact?
- Do our strategies, tools, and processes still make sense?
- Are we making progress toward our goals and vision?
- Are we improving in our ability to govern and manage our work?
- Are we growing and learning as people, and are we preparing the next set of decision-makers?
Designed to help you continuously learn and improve, this primer and the following content offer ways to measure and evaluate your impact.
Assessment & Learning (Video)