What is program evaluation? Ask social sector leaders this question and you will get a variety of answers. To some it involves a quick survey at the completion of a training class, others will say it involves qualitative assessment including some focus groups and interviews, and others will describe a very rigorous randomized control trial. […]
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Social change is complex, and there are many moving factors that impact a specific client outcome. Even when rigorous program evaluation methods including a control group are in place, questions may linger regarding if it was the program or some other factor that made the ultimate difference or influenced the desired change. For example, if
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Not all survey results are created equal. With the proper survey sample size, surveys can yield powerful data to gauge program outcomes. They are also great resources for understanding the needs and desires of your ideal clients. Knowing this information can help you improve your operations and services and communicate your impact and value to
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It is time to face some hard realities in the government and nonprofit sectors. Things are not going to get easier if the sector maintains the status quo. Waiting for the economy to rebound is no longer a valid excuse for making radical changes to the way business is done. Even though the economy is
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“Output vs. outcomes, who cares” is an expression I’ve heard from nonprofit and government leaders more than once. Typically, I’m not a stickler for semantics and jargon. However, the distinction, understanding, and adoption between these two concepts in social sector organizations is near and dear to my heart. It can be the difference between mediocrity
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Measurement for measurement’s sake will not produce the widespread organizational changes needed to achieve high-performance nonprofits that are equipped to realize greater impact and excellence. However, a measureable roadmap is essential for creating impactful programs and communicating to donors and funders the changes that are happening due to the nonprofit’s activities. Sometimes nonprofit leaders are
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High-performance measurement cultures include more than having performance and outcome measures in place. Success requires coordinated efforts between organizational structures, leadership, and measures. When these things are aligned correctly, organizations will experience high levels of staff satisfaction and enhanced employee engagement. Organizations with satisfied employees are more successful at adapting to change and becoming more
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A good evaluation design does not require a control group, but the results will be much more interesting and powerful if you have one. The purpose of program evaluation is to understand the extent a program is achieving desired program outcomes and impacts. For example, if a program is designed to increase participant self-esteem a
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Fall is a time when many nonprofits start to plan their next annual report. Have you thought about how your next annual report will help or hurt your donation efforts? Will the visual design of your report strengthen your credibility and truly showcase your impact and value? Here are five tips to creating an effective
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“If leaders want to solve rather than just salve big social challenges, they must be humble enough to take a hard look in the mirror and courageous enough to reinvent if they find they’re achieving only incremental gains.” -Mario Morino, Co-Founder and Chairman of Venture Philanthropy Partners and Chairman of the Morino Institute Are you
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Charly Bauer, executive director for Measurement Resources, leads the team of data analysts and subject matter experts to help purpose-driven organizations use measurement to move their missions forward. Prior to joining Measurement Resources in early 2022, Charly served as C-suite executive and co-founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, where he supported the growth of the company from one to 58 scoop shops in 16 cities. He also managed the company’s philanthropy efforts and led the organization through the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2013. He currently serves on nonprofit boards, including BuddyUp for Life and Besa, and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Columbus, the Short North Business Association and Short North Alliance, and the North Market Development Authority, where Jeni’s had its first retail location. Prior to Jeni’s, Charly served as a product manager at OCLC, Inc., the global library technology and research organization.
