Teaching Paper: Developing Effective Monitoring and Evaluation Plans – A Practical Template for Non-Profit 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-mrkncmn-tp-03
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About the Article
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans are vital for non-profits to track progress, improve program effectiveness, and demonstrate accountability. This article introduces a structured M&E plan template that guides organizations through defining objectives, selecting indicators, establishing data collection methods and tools, and designing reporting mechanisms. Illustrated with a practical case study, the article shows how literacy and employment programs can be monitored with measurable indicators, surveys, interviews, and digital reporting. Adaptable to diverse contexts, including low-resource environments, the framework equips practitioners with tools for evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement, and stronger accountability to stakeholders.
Key Topics
- Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks
- Measurable indicators and objectives
- Data collection methods and tools
- Data management and analysis
- Reporting and stakeholder communication
- Evidence-based program improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Developing Effective Monitoring and Evaluation Plans – A Practical Template for Non-Profit Programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-tp-03
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