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From Insight to Action: New Directions in Foundation Evaluation

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Title: From Insight to Action: New Directions in Foundation Evaluation
Author: Mark Kramer
Type: Report
Focus: Evaluation
Date: 2007
Publisher: FSG Social Impact Advisors
Download: Download report from FSG website in PDF format

This report highlights emerging trends in evaluation in the field of philanthropy, which have the potential to increase the effectiveness of both foundations and their grantees. Case studies and real-life examples of foundations' evaluation work are included, as well as practical guidance for those seeking to incorporate evaluation into their philanthropic work. The guide identifies the different approaches to evaluation which are needed for such approaches to achieving social impact as building grantee capacity, creating public-private partnerships, and using advocacy to shape public opinion.

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