Impact-Driven MEL Framework for Play Forever

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Play Forever
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Mohammed Al-Salem
Founder & Executive Director
(101)
4
Project
Academic experience or paid work
150 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Data analysis Workplace culture Operations Market expansion
Skills
key performance indicators (kpis) data quality program design data analysis decision making templates data collection
Details

The main goal of this project is to establish a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework for Play Forever to measure the organization's impact and continuously improve programs and services based on evidence and feedback.

Deliverables
  1. Review Play Forever's current data collection and evaluation practices, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
  2. Develop a comprehensive MEL framework, including key performance indicators (KPIs), data collection methods, and evaluation processes to measure the organization's impact and effectiveness.
  3. Design data collection tools and templates, ensuring data quality, consistency, and ease of use.
  4. Establish a system for data analysis and reporting, including regular reports and visualizations to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact to stakeholders.
  5. Create a learning and feedback loop within the organization to ensure that evaluation findings are used to inform program design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
  6. Train staff and volunteers on the MEL framework, data collection tools, and analysis methods.
  7. Continuously evaluate and refine the MEL framework based on feedback, performance data, and organizational needs.


Mentorship
  1. Dedicated staff support and access to relevant program data and documents.
  2. Regular meetings and communication to provide guidance and feedback.
  3. Access to data collection and analysis tools and software used by the organization.


About the company

Company
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Play Forever is a non-profit organization providing structured and accessible recreation, education & mental health services to the youth of Toronto, Ontario. Play Forever currently serves youth ages 6- 29 with weekly programs, primarily focused on helping youth from marginalized communities and low-income families.