As every nonprofit leader and grant officer knows, a grant award is only the beginning of an ongoing relationship. The growth of strategic giving has driven a greater focus on outcomes reporting and evaluation. However, the tracking and reporting required to support this type of accountability can drive up administrative costs for both foundations and grantees. New technical innovations and products have begun to make the reporting process more efficient and effective for foundations and their grantees.

Takeaways:

1. Grants managers use a wide array of methodologies to evaluate outcomes to strategically direct their giving

2. New technical innovations and products have made the reporting process more efficient and effective

3. Understanding these new directions will help organizations align and integrate their IT systems.