Engaging Communities Through Creative Evaluation

Fundraising is not a standalone function—it must be supported by robust monitoring and evaluation systems, sound financial management, and compelling communication tools. A strong evidence base demonstrates impact, strengthens funding applications, and ensures accountability to donors, funders, and the communities you serve.
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At Sharp Raiser, we specialise in culturally responsive, participatory, and creative monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies. Our approach goes beyond traditional data collection, incorporating storytelling techniques, quest narratives, music, and outdoor settings to engage diverse communities. We co-develop evaluation frameworks with beneficiaries to ensure they are meaningful, inclusive, and user-friendly.

Our Expertise

Arong Borjigin holds a PhD in Sociology from the London School of Economics (LSE), specialising in ethnographic fieldwork, participatory research methods, and qualitative data analysis. With two MSc degrees in Political Sociology and Global Politics, she provides expert research consultancy for charities, community groups, and NGOs.

Jacqueline Crooks, Director and Founder of Sharp Raiser, has a First-Class degree in Social Policy/Research Methods and over 20 years’ experience designing M&E systems for charities. She has trained staff and volunteer teams to embed evaluation frameworks across organisations, ensuring effective data collection, outcome measurement, and impact reporting.

Sonia Sehmi has a degree in Education and extensive expertise in measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI), helping organisations quantify the broader impact of their services.

MEET THE TEAM

How we offer support

• Customised Databases – We design user-friendly databases to store and analyse data from referrals, assessments, and feedback, enabling quick and efficient monitoring reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Bespoke Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks – We develop tailored methodologies for project monitoring, including surveys, questionnaires, case studies, and participatory evaluation techniques.
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research – Our team conducts in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, ensuring that the voices of beneficiaries shape service design and delivery.
• Impact Reporting – We create compelling, evidence-based Impact Reports that highlight the effectiveness of your services, demonstrating need and showcasing transformational change to donors and funders.
• Our goal is to help you tell the story of your impact—backed by robust data and meaningful narratives. Contact us to discuss how we can support your organisation in strengthening its monitoring and evaluation practices.