Bringing evaluation commissioners and small and solo community-based evaluation firms together to enable collaboration, influence systems, and achieve lasting, positive change
OUR PROGRAMSStrengthening partnerships through facilitating interactive events and working groups, hosting a coalition, and sharing resources
EVENTS
We create spaces for engagement in which funders, other evaluation commissioners, and evaluation firms of all sizes can broaden their relationships and learn from each other’s experiences.
WORKING GROUPS
We host two working groups through which evaluation firms can connect with one another and share ideas about what it takes to form true partnerships.
COALITION
We host a coalition that brings together funders and initiative leads to share our experiences, learn from each other, identify opportunities for collaboration, and discover gaps we need to fill.
RESOURCES
We share practical guidance and examples of how to strengthen relationships between funders and small community-based evaluation firms through our multi-media resource library.
“By providing practical tools—like the funder checklist—and creating space for open dialogue between foundations and evaluators of all sizes, this initiative is helping to reshape how foundations and evaluation partners work together. It’s not just about improving contracts; it’s about building trust-based partnerships that lead to more relevant and effective evaluations.”
Julia Coffman, Editor-in-Chief, The Foundation Review
