NGO & impact template

Programme impact evaluation

Assess quality, usefulness and outcomes from the programme and the changes it supported.

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What this template asks

1

Which part of the programme and the changes it supported did you participate in?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

Full programmeOne sessionMultiple sessionsSupport activityOther
2

How useful was it to you?

Required

Creates a consistent numeric measure that can be compared across respondents. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

3

Have you applied anything you learned or received?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

4

What changed as a result?

Required

Captures context, examples, and ideas that fixed options may miss. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

5

What should be improved for future participants?

Captures context, examples, and ideas that fixed options may miss. It is optional so respondents can continue when it does not apply.

Sample-size considerations

Plan representation across programme sites and participant groups. Account for non-response and access barriers, and document whether the sample supports comparison or only description.

Best practices

Use locally understandable languageTrain enumerators on consentSeparate service delivery from sensitive feedback

Common mistakes

Interviewing only easy-to-reach participantsCollecting unnecessary sensitive identifiersConfusing programme reach with programme impact

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the programme impact evaluation template?

Yes. Every question, answer option, required setting, section, theme, and eligible logic rule can be changed in Surveyor before you publish.

Can I preview the questionnaire before signing up?

Yes. The respondent preview is available without an account. An account is required only when you want to create and save an editable survey in a protected workspace.

Last reviewed 2 August 2026

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