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Organizational Goals ME Program Goals <br />-Continued growth (increase in the number of students/mentors <br />participating in the program) <br />-Improved quality (new M.U.S.I.C. curriculum booklets and quality <br />instruments) <br />-Stronger Evaluations (updated surveys, Fall 2023 Historical Study) <br />The impact of grant investments will be measured with the following <br />objectives by 2024: <br />-350 children will enroll in the M.E. program (matched 1-on-1 with a <br />collegiate mentor, receive an instrument and free weekly lessons). <br />-100% of the student/mentor pairs will receive a printed and digital version <br />of the M.U.S.I.C. Booklets. <br />-200 students will perform at the end-of-semester recitals: a tool for <br />children to set personal goals, achieve success, and perform music they <br />diligently practice. <br />-60% of youth served will be people of color, allowing the organization to <br />continue its initiative to serve minorities. <br />-90% of families served will be low-income families who are unable to <br />afford music lessons or participate in a costly music program. <br />-75% of children will report an improvement in academics. Children who are <br />highly involved in the arts are more likely to graduate high school and <br />create prosperous futures. <br />-80% of children will report an increase in self-confidence that will last <br />outside of music classes, creating more determined and high-achieving <br />individuals. <br />How will you <br />evaluate whether or <br />not your goals have <br />been met? <br />Efficacy and Impact: ME measures success and effectiveness through <br />quantitative data (number of children enrolled, survey results), qualitative <br />data (testimonials), and patterns noted using our program software system <br />(participation, retention). <br />-Parents, students, and mentors complete evaluation surveys at the end of <br />each semester. These evaluations track the child’s musical growth, <br />progress of the mentor/mentee relationships, academic improvement, self- <br />confidence, and communication skills, among others. <br />-Testimonials reflect the anecdotal experiences from all parties involved <br />and help troubleshoot and/or highlight methods others can adopt. The <br />responses help to track student progress over time and inform changes to <br />the curriculum and mentoring for future semesters. <br />-A Historical Study was conducted in 2021 and showed that most <br />participants reported a positive overall experience (students 100%, <br />mentors 98%, parents 97%). <br />ME has experience evaluating the impact of key funders in special projects <br />and has frequently prepared timely impact reports for major partners, <br />including The Kenan Charitable Trust Foundation, Mary Duke Biddle <br />Foundation, the Oak Foundation, United W ay of the Greater Triangle, <br />Triangle Community Foundation, and more. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 1CE7D3D4-8880-485E-B217-1C4B1D9CD9B0