Compared to grantees at the typical funder, Rogers grantees have more positive perceptions of the Foundation's impact on their fields.

On other measures related to field impact:

Grantees rate the Foundation higher than typical for its:

• Understanding of their fields
• Advancement of knowledge in their fields
• Impact on public policy

Selected Grantee Comments:

• "The Foundation clearly steps forward as a leader in developing best practices in the field, and supporting aligned funding and policy making."
   
• "The Rogers Foundation is a key player on the local level in the field for which we are funded. They have a clear approach to the field and seek to leverage other funders and organizations with a similar approach and/or vantage point. They seek strategic partnerships to leverage larger outcomes."
   
• "The Rogers Foundation is making it possible for Oakland schools to envision and implement blended learning programs; without their support, most of us would not be able to engage in this innovation to instruction."
   
• "We are not a direct fit for the foundation so therefore they have limited impact on our field. We understand and respect the choices they have made."
   
• "Especially through the Oakland Literacy Coalition and the Oakland Reads 2020 campaign, the Foundation is able to involve themselves deeply in the Oakland philanthropic and education community. We appreciate their efforts to coordinate the efforts of a large number of public and private agencies towards a common goal."