Additional Course Information
Agenda
Unit 1
Introduction to Nonprofit Evaluation & the Logic Model
What evaluation is and is not
Why evaluation is important to nonprofit organizations and why your funders are asking you for it
Planning for evaluation begins when you apply for the grant
Types of evaluation, and the approaches best suited to nonprofit programs
Planning tools for evaluation – introduction to the logic model
Crafting accurate, concise outcome statements
Unit 2
Creating an Evaluation Plan
What an evaluation plan is and why you need one
Using outcomes from our logic model to create your evaluation plan
Setting priorities for your evaluation (navigating barriers based on budget, funder requirements, staff time and staff capacity)
Creating indicators for your outcomes
Defining benchmarks and targets where appropriate
Unit 3
Collecting the Data
Taking stock of the data you already use
Making data collection systematic
Choosing and/or creating data collection tools – output information, surveys, interviews, focus groups
Unit 4
Analysis, Reporting and Use – Putting it All Together
Appropriate analysis of the common data collection tools covered in Unit 3
Common analysis mistakes and how to avoid them
Reporting to various stakeholders (funders, donors, Board of Directors and the community)
Using data for program improvement
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