Development of Outcomes Measurement Systems
Outcome Measures Training: Proving Impact with Data & Storytelling
Workshop Description:
How do you prove your program is truly making a difference?
In this interactive and practical workshop, participants will learn how to design, collect, and communicate effective outcome measures that demonstrate both the heart and the results of their nonprofit work. Designed for nonprofits of all sizes, this training will equip participants to align performance metrics with mission outcomes—boosting their ability to attract funding, report to stakeholders, and serve communities with excellence.
You’ll learn to balance quantitative data (numbers) and qualitative insights (stories) to build credibility, meet compliance, and guide strategic growth.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of outcome metrics in nonprofit accountability and sustainability.
- Learn how to create a logic model that connects inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.
- Explore Social Return on Investment (SROI) and other key fundraising metrics.
- Collect and use quantitative, qualitative, and hybrid data to measure program success.
- Align outcome measurement with grant reporting, program design, and strategic goals.
- Increase organizational effectiveness by measuring leadership, operations, and financial performance.
Ideal For:
- Nonprofit program directors and coordinators
- Executive directors and board members
- Grant writers, fundraisers, and evaluators
- Community partners and volunteers who manage programs
Format:
- Interactive workshop with group activities, guided discussions, logic model creation, and real-world examples
- Includes templates, evaluation tools, and resource links for continued learning
- Additional individual coaching
Duration:
2-3 Hours (can be adapted for half-day or full-day sessions)
Outcome:
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use data to tell their organization’s story, strengthen program delivery, and elevate funding outcomes—while always keeping the mission at the center.
