NGO & Project Management Technology · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 4: Team Coordination and Reporting · Lesson 3 of 3

Donor Progress Reports

Report progress honestly and clearly.

In this lesson you will

  • Write a progress report
  • Use stories and photos ethically

Key concepts

progress against planindicatorschallengesethical stories

The lesson

A progress report compares activities and indicators with the plan, explains variances and challenges and describes next steps.

Be honest about delays and problems, with what you are doing about them.

Use photos and stories with consent and dignity.

Step by step

  1. Summarise progress against plan.
  2. Report indicators.
  3. Explain challenges.
  4. Add a consented story.

Practice activity

Write a one-page progress report.

Expected result: An honest, clear report.

Check your understanding

  1. What should a progress report compare?

    Show answer

    Activities and indicators with the plan.

  2. What is required before using a beneficiary's photo?

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    Their consent.

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