<aside> 💡

Purpose

To test and refine your programs to ensure alignment with community needs and donor expectations.

Instructions:

1. Use this checklist as a step-by-step guide for every new program or initiative.
2. Check off each step as it is completed to ensure a thorough validation process.
3. Apply learnings from one program to enhance future initiatives. </aside>

Define Goals

• What specific outcomes are you trying to achieve with this program?

Stakeholder Feedback

• Have you gathered input from beneficiaries, donors, and volunteers?
• Use surveys, interviews, or focus groups to gather perspectives.

Pilot Program Design

• Have you designed a small-scale version of the program to test?

Metrics for Success

• What key performance indicators (KPIs) will you measure?
• Examples: number of beneficiaries served, funds raised, volunteer hours.

Test Execution

• Have you run the pilot program and gathered data?

Analyze Results

• What worked? What didn’t?
• Review metrics and qualitative feedback.

Iterate & Improve

• What changes will you make based on feedback and results?