> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/partnerships/evaluation.md).

# Evaluation

Evaluate the partnership by selecting the relationship depth, assessment tool, and documenting accomplishments and lessons learned.

Use this step to evaluate the partnership relationship. Documenting the depth, assessment results, accomplishments, and lessons learned helps measure the effectiveness of the partnership over time.

![Screenshot: The Partnership Evaluation form showing the Depth of relationship dropdown, the Assessment tool used dropdown, the accomplishments text area, and the Progress panel](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c9f0c3216485e267f0a7b3096bc4de27ce0f4d49%2Fpartnership-evaluation-form.png?alt=media)

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#### Select the relationship depth **\***

Choose the **Depth of relationship** that best describes the current level of engagement with the partnering organization. The link in the field's help text opens descriptions of each level, from **Network** through **Collaboration**.

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**TIP:** Relationship depth must be set before the partnership can be marked as complete.
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#### Select the assessment tool **\***

Choose the **Assessment tool used** to evaluate the partnership from the dropdown menu. The link in the field's help text opens the list of recommended partnership and coalition evaluation tools, several of them with downloadable PDFs, including the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory and the Levels of Collaboration Scale.

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**TIP:** If no tool was used, choose **None**. If you choose an **Other** option, a text field appears for you to name the tool.
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#### Enter the assessment results

Enter a **Brief description of results** from the assessment. This field appears once you select a tool other than **None**, and it must be filled in before you can save.
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#### Enter accomplishments **\***

Describe the key accomplishments achieved through this partnership in the **Briefly describe any partnership accomplishments for the current reporting period** field.

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**TIP:** Focus on measurable outcomes and specific milestones reached during the partnership period.
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#### Enter lessons learned **\***

Note what worked well and what could be improved for future partnerships in the **Briefly describe any lessons learned from this partnership during the current reporting period. Include barriers or challenges you may have encountered** field.
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#### Save and continue

Click **Save** to store the evaluation, or **Save and continue** to save and move on to the **Meetings & Events** step. If your organization does not use the meetings and events section, **Save and continue** goes to **Mark as Complete**.

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**NOTE:** You must save before navigating away from the page, or your evaluation data will be lost.
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