Program Return on Investment (Program ROI)
Ratio of program outcomes value to program cost
FORMULA
Program ROI = (Total Outcomes Value / Program Cost) × 100
Alternate Calculations
Impact Multiple
Total Impact Achieved / Cost to AchieveWhat is Program Return on Investment?
Program ROI measures the value of outcomes achieved per dollar spent on a program. Calculates (Outcome Value / Program Cost). Critical for nonprofit impact measurement and donor reporting.
Higher ROI indicates efficient resource use and greater impact per dollar. Used to compare program effectiveness and justify funding to stakeholders.
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Sample Data
| year | cost | outcomes | value | roi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 500,000 | 4,000 | 3,000,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | 550,000 | 4,500 | 3,600,000 | 6.5 |
| 2022 | 600,000 | 5,200 | 4,300,000 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 650,000 | 6,000 | 5,200,000 | 8 |
Required Data Columns
outcomes_valueprogram_costroi