Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive list of 100 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) commonly used in strategic nonprofit program evaluations, categorized by thematic areas relevant to organizations like SayProโfocused on youth development, training, employment, digital access, community outreach, and impact.
โ SayPro โ 100 KPIs for Strategic Nonprofit Program Evaluation
๐ฏ A. Program Reach & Participation
- Number of beneficiaries served
- Percentage of target population reached
- Growth rate in participant enrollment
- Number of new participants per month
- Participant retention rate
- Average attendance per session
- Percentage of underserved populations reached
- Number of returning participants
- Cost per participant
- Number of program locations active
๐ B. Training & Education
- Number of training sessions conducted
- Completion rate of training programs
- Average test score improvement
- Pre- and post-training assessment scores
- Percentage of participants meeting learning outcomes
- Training satisfaction score (survey)
- Number of certified graduates
- Percentage of training conducted on time
- Number of trainers certified
- Training dropout rate
๐ผ C. Employment & Livelihood Outcomes
- Job placement rate within 3 months
- Percentage of youth employed full-time
- Number of job offers facilitated
- Number of participants starting microenterprises
- Average monthly income increase (post-program)
- Employment retention at 6 months
- Number of internships/apprenticeships secured
- Employer satisfaction score
- Percentage of self-employed graduates
- Number of partnerships with employers
๐ง D. Skills Development & Capacity Building
- Number of soft skills workshops delivered
- Percentage of participants improving digital literacy
- Confidence/self-efficacy score (post-program)
- Number of life skills certificates issued
- Volunteer hours logged per participant
- Number of mentoring sessions held
- Peer-to-peer training rate
- Growth in entrepreneurial skills (self-reported)
- Number of participants accessing skills resources
- Percentage achieving at least 3 new competencies
๐ E. Digital Engagement & Technology Access
- Number of active e-learning users
- Monthly platform login rate
- Course/module completion rate (online)
- Number of users accessing via mobile
- Website/app uptime percentage
- Digital satisfaction rating
- Number of digital devices distributed
- Percentage accessing services through digital means
- User engagement time on platform
- Percentage of participants with reliable internet access
๐ฃ F. Community Outreach & Engagement
- Number of community events hosted
- Community attendance at events
- Number of awareness campaigns conducted
- Public engagement rate (social media/event RSVPs)
- Satisfaction with community outreach efforts
- Number of community partners engaged
- Stakeholder feedback participation rate
- Number of advocacy initiatives launched
- Public visibility score (media mentions)
- Community need identification rate
๐ค G. Partnerships & Stakeholder Relations
- Number of active partnerships
- Stakeholder meeting attendance rate
- Satisfaction rating from partners
- Frequency of stakeholder feedback received
- Number of shared initiatives with other NGOs
- Funding partner retention rate
- Number of donor visits hosted
- Partner engagement score
- Average response time to stakeholder queries
- Stakeholder contribution value (non-financial)
๐ H. Impact & Outcomes
- Percentage achieving intended long-term outcomes
- Beneficiary life quality improvement (self-reported)
- Net Promoter Score (NPS)
- Impact per dollar spent
- Community transformation indicators (pre-post)
- Graduation rate (program cycle)
- Change in attitude/behavior (survey-based)
- Reduction in unemployment rate (target group)
- Social return on investment (SROI)
- Beneficiary satisfaction rate
๐ I. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Frequency of data collection
- Data accuracy/validation rate
- Evaluation reports submitted on time
- Number of lessons learned documented
- Adjustments made based on M&E findings
- Frequency of learning review meetings
- Percentage of staff trained in M&E
- Integration of M&E into program cycle
- Number of evaluation studies conducted
- KPI review and update frequency
๐ ๏ธ J. Operational Efficiency & Administration
- Report submission timeliness
- Staff productivity rate
- Cost efficiency ratio (admin vs program)
- Staff training hours per quarter
- Volunteer contribution (hours or value)
- Program expense vs budget alignment
- Number of program innovations introduced
- Risk mitigation success rate
- Donor reporting compliance rate
- System uptime for management tools
๐ Bonus Tips:
- Align KPIs with logical frameworks (logframes) and Theory of Change.
- Use disaggregated KPIs (e.g., by age, gender, location) for deeper insights.
- Combine quantitative and qualitative indicators for holistic impact measurement.
Would you like this list as a downloadable Excel or Google Sheet KPI Tracker Template?
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