Outcomes Framework Browser
The Center for What Works and The Urban Institute recently completed the initial phase of a research project to provide the first sector-wide framework for nonprofit program outcomes and indicators for success.

Step 1:  Navigate through the 14 programs areas and choose the one you are most interested in.  If you want a more general framework, choose the Common Outcomes Taxonomy 

Note: your search will not be saved and you can go back and forth as you please. 

Step 2:  an Outcomes Sequence Chart will display, in order from early through intermediate and end outcomes.  Browse the outcomes below the chart and click on your choice

Final Step:  View the outcome you chose with the associated indicators, notes, and data collection strategies

Adult Education and Family Literacy
Advocacy
Affordable Housing
Assisted Living
Business Assistance
Community Organizing
Emergency Shelter
Employment Training
Health Risk Reduction
Performing Arts
Prisoner Re-entry
Transitional Shelter
Youth Mentoring
Youth Tutoring
Common Outcomes Taxonomy: Program-Centered Outcomes
Common Outcomes Taxonomy: Participant-Centered Outcomes
Common Outcomes Taxonomy: Community-Centered Outcomes
Common Outcomes Taxonomy: Organization-Centered Outcomes (TBD)