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PROGRAM
EVALUATION
Assessing the impact of our programs and ensuring
accountability to stakeholders.
PROGRAM
EVALUATIONS
Investing in Impact
How CSBDF’s small business lending drives jobs, payroll earnings, and tax revenue across North Carolina Executive Summary CSBDF’s lending generates meaningful and measurable economic value for communities across North Carolina. Using IMPLAN economic modeling software, this report estimates the economic impacts of CSBDF’s small business loans during fiscal years 2024 and 2025, as well as the cumulative impact of CSBDF’s lending activity since 2011. The report’s findings show t
An Innovative Model for Examining the Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses in Durham
This report documents CSBDF’s partnership with the City of Durham to support small businesses recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic. While CDFIs are widely recognized for delivering emergency capital to small firms during times of crisis, this report highlights how CDFIs can also serve as effective local partners—providing technical assistance, small grants, and access to capital that help entrepreneurs stabilize and grow. By sharing our approach and o
The Economic Impact of Assisting Small Firms
The Uncertain Road to Recovery Overview Since 2019, each year CSBDF has released an analysis of the economic impacts of its small...
Oak City Biz Labs Final Report
Between September 2022 and April 2023, Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) awarded 88 grants totaling $2,189,646 to small...
Growth, Equity, & Individual Welfare
A Theoretical Framework for “Moving the Needle” on CDFI Impact Evaluation Research Report and Brief in Collaboration with AltCap ABSTRACT...
Lending Economic Impact Analysis
Evaluation of Lending Outcomes, Updated Annually FINDINGS SUMMARY CSBDF’s releases annual aggregate economic impact numbers for its...
METHODOLOGY, DEFINITIONS, AND SCOPE
Employment Impact Measurement Procedures
Definitions and Methodology for Employment Survey, Updated Annually POLICY SUMMARY Carolina Small Business’s programmatic interventions...
Research Agenda Rationale and Theoretical Basis
Research and Policy Program Standards, Updated Annually POLICY SUMMARY Carolina Small Business Development Fund seeks to contribute to...
Theory of Change and Role of Program Evaluation
Organizational Framework and Evaluation Standards, Updated Annually POLICY SUMMARY Carolina Small Business Development Fund seeks to...
ACCOUNTABILITY
Regardless of our findings, evaluation reports are always available to the public.
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