Balancing Monitoring & Evaluation Priorities: Practical Tips on Data Collection for Compliance and Project Improvement

This practical guide helps organizations balance mandatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements with internal learning and program improvement goals. It offers strategies for identifying overlapping data needs, reducing staff burden, leveraging existing data sources, collecting client feedback efficiently, and creating sustainable systems for data collection and analysis. The resource is especially valuable for nonprofit and refugee-serving organizations seeking to use data effectively while maintaining compliance with funder expectations.