Impact Assessment Tool for NGOs India

Run rigorous impact assessments for your NGO. Baseline-midline-endline surveys, AI analysis, Theory of Change validation, SROI, field evidence. Verified data, no hallucinations. Free trial.

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Frequently asked questions

How do NGOs conduct impact assessments in India?

A rigorous impact assessment typically involves: (1) Baseline survey before the programme starts; (2) Midline check at programme midpoint; (3) Endline survey after completion; (4) Comparison to Theory of Change targets; (5) SROI calculation; (6) Qualitative evidence from interviews and PRA tools. FieldNotes manages all steps in one platform, from survey design through data collection to report generation.

What is the difference between monitoring and evaluation?

Monitoring (M) is ongoing tracking of programme activities and outputs — are activities happening as planned? Evaluation (E) asks whether activities produced the intended outcomes and impact — did the programme work? FieldNotes' M&E Hub supports both: KPI dashboards for monitoring, and baseline-midline-endline comparison for evaluation.

Can I get third-party verified impact data?

FieldNotes adds three data integrity layers: GPS+timestamp verification on all field data, public beneficiary feedback with AI sentiment analysis, and anomaly detection that flags suspicious data patterns. While not a third-party audit, this evidence trail significantly strengthens the credibility of impact claims for funders and auditors.

Is impact assessment required for CSR funding?

Yes. Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 and the CSR Rules 2014 require annual impact assessments for CSR projects with outlays of ₹1 crore or more over three years. This assessment must be done by an independent agency. FieldNotes helps NGOs build the data infrastructure that makes these assessments faster and credible.