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From Insight to Action: New Directions in Foundation Evaluation

By: Mark R. Kramer, Rebecca W. Graves, Jason Hirschhorn and Leigh Fiske
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Abstract

The field of philanthropy is undergoing a fundamental transition and is moving toward more performance-centered and forward-looking evaluation approaches that provide foundations and grantees with timely information and actionable insights. Based on nearly 100 interviews with foundation leaders and evaluators, FSG’s research illustrates major trends and best principles with real-life examples of successful evaluation efforts. It also provides guidance to those seeking useful ways to incorporate evaluation into the work of their foundations.

Keywords

Foundation Evaluation; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Performance Evaluation

Citation

Kramer, Mark R., Rebecca W. Graves, Jason Hirschhorn, and Leigh Fiske. "From Insight to Action: New Directions in Foundation Evaluation." Report, FSG, April 2007.
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