The need
The community being served, the problem being addressed, and how the intervention fits its local context.
THE RATESORTER APPROACH
A clearer view of social investment.
RateSorter reviews the context, delivery, and outcomes of a social project. Supporting records and verification help build a more reliable picture of the work and the people it serves.
Project context. Documented delivery. Supported outcomes.
What we look at
The work
The resources committed, activities delivered, and project records that support the account of implementation.
The change
The outcomes reported by the project and the evidence that supports them, including the beneficiary perspective.
Supporting a project assessment
A useful project record explains its objectives, location, intended beneficiaries, delivery period, and reported outcomes. Relevant documents and field information help support that account.
The information required depends on the project and its category. Keep records clear, current, and connected to the claims they support.
Review and verification
Submitted information goes through review and, where applicable, field appraisal. Incomplete or unclear records may be returned for clarification before an assessment is published.
Verification helps establish that the record reflects the project on the ground. It considers supporting documents, delivery information, and the experience of the beneficiary community.
Read a rating in context
A project rating summarizes an assessment of a specific project. Read it alongside the project description, evaluation period, and available verification information.
A rating supports informed discussion. It is not a guarantee of funding, a legal compliance certificate, or a blanket endorsement of every activity undertaken by a partner.
Questions, answered
What does RateSorter assess?
The shared Social Investment Project: the need it addresses, its delivery, reported outcomes, and supporting records.
Why are supporting records important?
They help reviewers check project claims and understand the connection between activities and reported change.
Is the full scoring method public?
RateSorter provides an overview of its assessment approach. Detailed scoring rules and calculation methods are proprietary.
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