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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. But, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and approaches may not be as objective as they seem.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity.

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Case Management Tools

Bonterra

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Learn more Safeguard program and participant data Secure data management Having a secure data environment is imperative.

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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!

Forum One

The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

This can include bringing in a national speaker to train nonprofits, investing in leadership development programs, or providing technical assistance via a set number of consulting hours to support strategic planning and evaluation. By investing in community leadership, foundations pave the way for a more equitable and thriving society.

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Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover

Pamela Grow

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.

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Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover

Pamela Grow

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.