5 Opportunities to Strengthen Your Program Evaluation
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Let Data Power your Strategy
Don’t turn the page on last year’s data Back in the olden days, we read actual books in elementary school—paper pages, big headphones, and a cassette or CD that played along while you followed the text. My favorite part was always the voice that said, “BEEP… turn the page.” I still say it. Yes, it … Read More
Evaluating Boone County’s Children’s Services Fund
A Decade of Impact: Longitudinal Program Evaluation of a Children Services Fund At Partner for Better, we believe that strong data leads to stronger communities. That’s why we were honored to work alongside Central Missouri Community Action to lead a comprehensive program evaluation review and assessment of the Boone County Children’s Services Fund (BCCSF)—a community … Read More
Enhancing Organizational Impact With MEL
The Proper use of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Who is MEL?! MEL isn’t a person, MEL is a tool. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, MEL for short, helps nonprofits track progress, see what’s working, and use that information to make better decisions. It’s a way of taking program evaluation to the next step by turning … Read More
Understanding SOAR Analysis: Why Your Organization Needs One
Effective strategic planning is essential in a world where organizations are constantly seeking ways to make a difference, innovate, adapt, and thrive. One of the most dynamic ways to achieve these goals is the SOAR analysis. But what is SOAR, and why is it beneficial for your organization? Let’s take it piece by piece and … Read More
Using Data in Nonprofit Storytelling
This guide emphasizes the vital role of program evaluation in nonprofit storytelling, illustrating how systematic data gathering and analysis can enhance decision-making, improve programs, and convincingly communicate impact to stakeholders. It outlines steps from defining objectives and data collection to analyzing results and crafting compelling narratives using mixed media. Effective use of evaluation data ensures authenticity, focuses on impact, and involves multimedia for broader reach, thereby facilitating organization growth and community engagement.
Refresh Your Program Evaluation
Practical Tips for Nonprofits of Any Size to Improve Their Program Evaluation Program evaluation is a critical process that helps nonprofit organizations assess the effectiveness of their programs and make data-driven decisions to improve their impact and outcomes. It involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to measure program performance and identify areas for improvement. … Read More