Just one in four “grantseeker outcomes” is an outcome, analysis reveals
Just one in four “grantseeker outcomes” is actually an outcome, an analysis of data entered into…
Evaluate and Share
Outcome Engines Myth Busting
We’ve worked with dozens of SmartyGrants users since launching the Outcomes Engine in late 2021.…
Program evaluation from design to implementation
Program evaluation is a systematic, evidence-based review process that assesses how well a grants…
Independent evaluation
Independent evaluation can make a dent in your budget, but it helps maximise the return on your…
Evaluating the impact of your grants
Grants evaluation is not just about increasing efficiency. It's also about gaining the knowledge…
Reporting lessons from your grantmaking
Sharing the lessons learned from your grantmaking with other grantmakers and the broader community…
Reporting hard-won lessons: a case study
Examples of grantmakers sharing lessons learned from misguided approaches are few and far between,…
Publicising outcomes
Publicising information about which funded projects are the most and least effective - and why -…
Ten top tips on providing feedback
Carefully considered feedback can be helpful to grantseekers, and it can also make life easier for…
The basics of program reviews
Your grants program might seem to be rolling along just fine: you can see the difference you're…
How to get the feedback you need
Opening up channels for grantseekers and grantees to provide you with feedback is not only of…