Grantmakers starting with evaluation should begin with a simple framework

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Stakeholder	What do they want to know?	When do they want to know it?	In what format?
🏛️ Board	Are we making an impact on youth mental health?	Quarterly	One-page dashboard with key trends
📊 Government co-funder	Are funds being spent as agreed?	Twice a year	Templated financial monitoring report
🤝 Grantees	How do our results compare to others?	Annually	Benchmarking report + webinar
🎥 Young people	What difference is this making in my community?	Ongoing	Short videos/social posts with stories of change