Evaluators of philanthropic initiatives, or of broader portfolios of programs, can play an important role in guiding foundations on how to turn reporting mandates into ongoing opportunities to share learning and articulate impact. 

A central aspect of this guidance is to position the required reports into components of a broader strategic communications plan that focuses on telling a comprehensive story about the program over the course of the investment. Evaluators can collaborate with funders, as partners in learning, to craft this communications strategy. There are a couple important ways to make this happen.

Publication date: August 15, 2018

Grants Management Professional Competency Model

Lifecycle of a Grant Competencies

• Award and Monitoring: Monitor grantee activity to support grantee success and determine compliance with grant agreement.
• Post-Grant: Review grantmaking to determine success in meeting goals and objectives.