MEL system design and setup for nonprofits

Challenge

Signs you need a MEL system

You collect data, but it sits in spreadsheets that nobody uses — and when a funder asks for evidence of impact, you scramble.

What you'll achieve

A practical, organisation-wide MEL system that makes data collection routine and impact reporting straightforward.

How a Nonprofit Builder consultant helps

Assess your current practices, design a system scaled to your capacity, and support your team in setting it up and embedding it into workflows.

Key deliverables

MEL framework, indicator library, data collection templates, reporting calendar, staff guidance note.

Interested in this project?

Talk to our team about how a consultant can tailor this project to your organisation - and how to get started on the platform.

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