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Regular assessments of the collaboration’s outcome progress will keep the collaboration on track and generate productive changes by increasing accountability. Assessments should measure the effectiveness of collaboration efforts toward goals and objectives as outlined in the collaborative work plan. Regular benchmarks for assessments should be enforced, and programs and services should be improved if need be. Midcourse adjustments should not be viewed as barriers to the success of a collaborative, but as a healthy part of the progress. These evaluations can help secure future funding!

Assessments should identify areas that need improvement, recognize areas where success was achieved, and suggest future possibilities. The work plan can serve as a guide to what should be evaluated.

Assessment Questions to Consider

  • Did the collaboration do what it was supposed to do?
  • What challenges occurred?
  • How can the challenges be overcome?
  • To what extent were goals and objectives met?
  • What are logical next steps?
  • Were the channels of communication effective with constituents, funders, and partners?
  • Was the leadership structure effective?
  • Were resources allocated appropriately?

For More Information

Collaboration Evaluation Toolkit This link will open a new browser window.