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When you hear “evaluation,” what do you think?
7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Evaluation (#4 Fear) What do you think of when you hear the term “evaluation?” Test? Measuring up? Analysis? If the idea of evaluation strikes a negative tone, then you’re not alone. Some nonprofit leaders bristle at the idea of evaluation because they are afraid that their program won’t measure up…
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Do you feel alone?
Seven Pitfalls to Avoid in Evaluation (#3 = Isolation) Do you ever feel like you are alone in the evaluation process? This isn’t unusual! Sometimes, nonprofit leaders feel like they are solely responsible for an evaluation project. Even if they choose to work with an evaluation consultant, it can be easy to assume that their…
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Habitat for Humanity
Exciting news on a big collaborative project! I do some consulting work with a firm in Denver (Research Evaluation Consulting) and am the second author on a recent project. REC is thrilled to present some of the results from a recent Impact Study. For the full report, please click here.
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When it comes to evaluating your impact, do you feel intimidated?
Seven Pitfalls to Avoid in Evaluation (#2 = Intimidation) People don’t like math. (At least a lot of people don’t). So it’s natural for some nonprofit leaders to feel intimidated by the evaluation process. Unfortunately, sometimes they can feel intimidated by there consultant or demands from their funders. In fact, some nonprofit leaders assume that…
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Seven Pitfalls to Avoid in Evaluation (#1)
#1: Choosing the Wrong Type of Evaluation Some nonprofits want an impact evaluation. The problem is, they might not be ready for that yet. Impact evaluation requires that you clearly understand your target audience served, have clearly defined your outcomes, and already have data that shows that you are achieving your outcomes. Don’t have all of these…
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