Impact
What we build, and how we measure progress
People United Foundation develops leadership and entrepreneurship capacity, with responsible AI literacy integrated into program delivery. We measure what we can credibly influence and report in a way that supports learning, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Our impact framework
We focus on outputs and outcomes that align with our mission and that can be observed without intrusive data practices. Our approach is designed to work in community settings where over-measurement can reduce trust.
Leadership readiness, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and practical AI literacy that supports decision-making.
Projects, plans, and ventures that translate learning into real-world steps and community contribution.
Clear data boundaries, no participant surveillance, and transparent reporting practices.
Cohort retrospectives and facilitator insights used to improve curriculum, delivery, and support.
Core indicators we track
- Enrollment, attendance, completion
- Mentor engagement and session delivery
- Participant satisfaction (lightweight, opt-in)
- Pre/post self-assessment (structured prompts)
- Facilitator observation notes (de-identified where possible)
- Artifact-based evidence (plans, project briefs, reflections)
- Projects initiated and milestones reached
- Early-stage venture steps (MVP, pitch, pilot)
- Community actions completed (events, partnerships, service)
- What changed based on cohort learning
- Curriculum refinements and delivery improvements
- Risk, privacy, and safeguards review checkpoints
We avoid overstating outcomes we cannot responsibly attribute (for example, job placement figures without direct tracking). Our goal is transparent measurement that earns funder trust.
Milestones (examples)
Repeatable cohorts with clear objectives, facilitation standards, and participant support.
Non-technical modules focused on verification, ethics, and responsible tool use.
Participant-led projects and ventures that translate learning into tangible steps.
Reporting posture
How we report to funders
We aim for a simple, consistent cadence that respects participant privacy and delivers decision-useful evidence. For supported cohorts, we can provide a brief reporting pack with participation metrics, learning evidence, and a short narrative on improvements.
- Participation summary and cohort completion
- Learning and applied action indicators
- Risks, safeguards, and lessons learned
- Participant surveillance or behavioral scoring
- Hidden analytics or undisclosed tracking
- Inflated impact claims without support