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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. But is this the right question? Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important.

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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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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

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Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Make sure they’re memorable and informative by using these events as opportunities to build relationships, answer questions, and showcase the impact of board service on organizational outcomes.

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3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization

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Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. One important thing to address is how to question without making others defensive.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

Bloomerang

We’ll finish with 10 minutes to evaluate the brainstorming session, get clarity on points of agreement and disagreement, and discuss next steps. Ask if anyone has any questions. Taking a few minutes to establish these rules ensures a productive and respectful environment. Now… you’re ready to begin! Well, almost.

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Supporting a Nonprofit Business Plan: A Leader’s Guide to Guiding Your Board

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Organizational Overview: Background information on the nonprofit’s history, structure, and key personnel. Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Mission statement: Clear statement of the nonprofit’s purpose, future aspirations, and guiding principles.

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To Scale or Not to Scale: What Should Nonprofits Consider Before Deciding to Expand a Program for Greater Impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

For nonprofits seeking to expand their programs, careful analysis of self and environment are crucial. Ask the following questions: Why should the program scale up? Organizations should examine their own structure and capacity. Who is involved? Are they the best possible actors for the mission the organization seeks to achieve?

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