In the final learning and evaluation report for the California 2018 Cohort, Harder+Company and Engage R+D find that PropelNext “has provided a solid foundation for learning and growth” for participating nonprofits and is “catalyzing organizations to a new level of performance and sophistication.”
Participants have developed more robust, research-informed program models, are modeling data use practices, better aligning their organizational talent, and more. As one executive director noted, “We’re a completely different organization three years later.”
The cohort was comprised of 14 nonprofits in Southern and Northern California.
The report notes that PropelNext “stands out from other capacity-building initiatives with the depth and breadth of support it provides.” The executive summary and the full report below highlight key findings, including successes and challenges.
Previous Reports:
- PropelNext California Partnership Year Two Learning Report (February 2018): A review of the 2018 cohort’s progress through year two of the program.
- PropelNext California Partnership Year One Learning Report (December 2016): A review of the 2018 cohort’s progress through year one of the program.