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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Who decides what is measured?

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Use These 11 Metrics To Evaluate Your End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign

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After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . Taking stock of how your results compare to your campaign’s goals is the best way to set yourself up for future success. . Key Messages .

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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This methodology was used to evaluate expanding the American Board of Medical Specialties, ABMS CertLink®, platform into new markets. Actually, the process is based on three decades of research conducted by authors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. The process centers around those hallmarks of the digital marketplace, innovation and value.”

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10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

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The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Creating a Successful Grant Proposal Evaluation Process. Sustainability Plan.

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How to Conduct an Honest Mid-Year Fundraising Evaluation

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When you’re halfway through the year, it’s a good time to conduct a midyear fundraising evaluation. A midyear evaluation will show you how you are doing and highlight areas where you need to improve. And you’ll know exactly how much you need to raise during that season if you take the time to do a midyear evaluation now.

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RESULTS: An Acronym For Nonprofit Success

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So here’s why reflecting on the acronym “RESULTS” is so worthwhile in our efforts to achieve nonprofit success! Evaluate your initiatives regularly, set up feedback boxes on your website, and create regular nonprofit focus groups. The post RESULTS: An Acronym For Nonprofit Success appeared first on Bloomerang.

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