Assessment and Resource Inventory Service providers are not necessarily evaluation experts. The funder should provide the best available information on needs and resources. Shared information builds capacity and aids collaboration. An accurate needs assessment focuses energy on critical problems. Knowledge of existing programs fosters collaboration and eliminates duplication.
Good data helps providers develop appropriate measurable objectives.
Measureable Objectives Measurable objectives are critical to program success. They improve outcomes. Include resource materials on measurable objectives with samples. Require measurable goals and objectives for proposed work. Measure process, immediate outcomes, and goals.