Our Commitment to Self-Assessment
Grantee Feedback Survey
In 2005, our foundation commissioned the Center for Effective Philanthropy
to conduct a survey of our grantees regarding their views on our grantmaking
processes, interactions, communications, non-monetary assistance, impact,
and other issues. The results are benchmarked against other foundations
nationwide. We greatly value the feedback from our grantees, and currently
are using the results to inform our grantmaking strategic planning process.
Foundation Evaluation:
Programs for Preteens -- Benchmarks of Success |
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In June 2004, our foundation released the results
of a two-year study conducted by Public/Private Ventures to assess
the effectiveness of our youth development grantmaking program and
offer lessons for future grantmaking endeavors. The study describes
benchmarks of quality programs for youth and strategies for addressing
common program challenges, such as staff retention, engaging parents,
and providing services to children ages 9-13. The report may be
useful to funders, policymakers, and service providers.
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Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey
In 2003, our foundation commissioned its first comprehensive
Grantmaking Program Satisfaction Survey. Altogether, 123 grantees, grantseekers,
and community leaders provided feedback on all aspects of our program,
from our grantmaking processes to our overall role in the community. The
results yielded rich information that has helped to guide our work.
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