Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift?

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To succeed, mission-driven organizations need to honestly evaluate their efforts. SEIU’s Education Fund supports service worker members’ professional development, in partnership with state employers and large employers. Sometimes we don’t have as clear of a picture of the tools or processes that will deliver the greatest impact.

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Trend Digital Data Storytelling 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

“ Marnie talks about the importance of data aggregation and synthesis skills as a new competency for nonprofits. This may be things like seeking and managing funding, writing checks to necessary contractors or suppliers. But it might also be about long-term evaluations.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. How do you evaluate your programs and services? What do you measure every day, week, month, year?

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 73

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

—– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. How do you evaluate your programs and services? This is my guest post on Care2′s Frogloop blog.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 114

NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

It’s an old problem, made worse by the tantalizing potential that technology provides: how do you collect and aggregate quality data when you work in low resource areas? You are funded to do this by a US foundation. And even when you’re able to get data from your staff, what’s the best way to aggregate that data?

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Resource Data Aggregator Wiki 59

NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Many programs, when evaluated, have been shown to be ineffective or have negative outcomes. There are some key elements to look for when your organization is ready to evaluate a performance management data system. Such an investment could pay for itself, however, in the form of increased effectiveness and increased funding.

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