This practical guide provides an easy-to-follow, five-step process for developing a customized performance measurement system for organizations seeking to:

• Measure progress in achieving its mission, goals, and visions.
• Develop dashboards and learn how to analyze performance data.
• Create a culture of learning and continuous improvement among management, board, and staff.
• Develop report cards to communicate performance.
• Use data-based evidence to build funder confidence.

The How-To Guide includes tools & templates to help leaders elevate their practice of performance measurement:

• Performance Measurement Audit Tool: Use this tool to prepare for building a performance measurement system.
• Master Indicator List Template: This document will help you organize indicators as you select them.
• Management Dashboard Template: Use this template to create regular reports on your data for your management team.
• Program-Level Dashboard Template: Use this template to create regular reports on your data for the leaders of individual departments or programs.