Reporting and Communicating Monitoring and Evaluation Results in Virtual Volunteer Programs
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mnevlvrvlpr-08
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About the Article
Reporting and communicating M&E findings are critical for ensuring transparency, accountability, and learning in virtual volunteer programs. This article examines how structured reports, accessible data visualizations, and tailored communication strategies can enhance stakeholder engagement and decision-making. It highlights principles of transparency, participatory communication, and methodological rigor as the foundation of credible reporting. Case examples illustrate how donor-focused summaries, volunteer infographics, and publicly available reports can reinforce trust and ownership. By leveraging accessible digital tools and embedding reporting as a strategic function, virtual volunteer programs can transform evaluation findings into actionable knowledge, strengthen accountability, and support long-term sustainability.
Key Topics
- Structuring effective M&E reports
- Data visualization for accessibility
- Tailoring communication to diverse audiences
- Principles of transparency and accountability
- Digital tools for reporting in low-resource settings
- Reporting as knowledge-sharing and learning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Reporting and Communicating Monitoring and Evaluation Results in Virtual Volunteer Programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mnevlvrvlpr-08
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