Good work that can't be evidenced is hard to fund again.
Donors, boards, and partners increasingly expect credible evidence of results, not just activity reports. Without a clear MERL system, strong programs struggle to demonstrate impact, and lessons that could improve delivery are lost.
We treat measurement as a decision-making tool, not a compliance exercise, recommendations grounded in credible data, transparent assumptions, and stakeholder insight.
Scope and deliverables at a glance
- Results frameworks, logframes & indicators
- Evaluation design & management
- Mixed-methods research & evidence synthesis
- Learning agendas & after-action reviews
- Donor, board & annual reporting
- MERL plan or framework
- Evaluation terms of reference & matrix
- Data-quality assessment report
- Case studies & learning briefs
- Donor progress & completion reports
From defining success to using the evidence
Adapted from our eight-stage consulting methodology, focused on measurement and learning.
Define what success looks like
Build results frameworks, logframes, and indicators tied to what actually matters to your program and funders.
Design the evaluation or MERL system
Choose methods, data sources, and tools proportional to your program's scale and risk.
Collect & assure data quality
Structured data collection with quality checks built in, not added as an afterthought.
Analyze & synthesize evidence
Mixed-methods analysis that turns raw data into clear, defensible findings.
Report & embed learning
Donor and board reporting, plus after-action reviews that feed lessons back into delivery.
Built for anyone accountable for results
Donor reporting, evaluation management, and program-level learning systems.
Policy evaluation, performance measurement, and public accountability reporting.
Multi-partner results frameworks and shared learning agendas.
CSR and social-investment measurement, impact reporting, and partner due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
Do you conduct evaluations yourselves, or just design them?
Both, depending on your needs, we can design and manage an evaluation independently, or support your team in conducting it internally.
How do you ensure data quality?
Through structured data-quality assessments built into the system from the start, not applied retroactively once problems have already occurred.
Can you build a MERL system from scratch for a new program?
Yes, this is one of our most common engagements: building results frameworks and indicators before a program launches, not after.
Do you help write the donor reports themselves?
Yes, donor, board, and annual reporting is part of this service, informed directly by the evidence and data your program has generated.
Need to prove — or improve — your program's results?
Tell us what you're trying to measure or report on, and we'll tell you what a credible system for that looks like.