Embracing the Future: How Emerging Technologies Shape the Evaluation Industry
In an era where digital footprints are as impactful as physical ones, the article “Disrupting evaluation? Emerging technologies and their implications for the evaluation industry,” published in Evaluation, heralds a… Read More
The Art of Readiness
The article titled The ART of Readiness: A Practical Tool for Implementation Tailoring at the Activity Level presents a groundbreaking approach to implementation science, offering a practical tool named the… Read More
The Patterns in Award-Winning Data Storytelling
Data journalism is transforming how we understand and interact with information in the digital age. The article Patterns in Award Winning Data Storytelling by Adegboyega Ojo and Bahareh Heravi, provides… Read More
101 Days of Implementation Science
Let’s resurrect another old post! This was published back in August 2020. It’s not quite Labor Day in the US, but the last days of summer are winding down. Last… Read More
Diversification of Nonprofit Revenue
The article Risk and Diversification of Nonprofit Revenue Portfolios: Applying Modern Portfolio Theory to Nonprofit Revenue Management by Heng Qu offers a groundbreaking perspective on nonprofit revenue management. This blog… Read More
The COVID Malaise: Sentiment Analysis Update
Continuing our exploration of COVID stories from the past! A few months ago, I analyzed IHI’s Stories of COVID for their emotional content. I was interested both in the emotional… Read More
101 Days of Evaluation: August 25, 2020
Another resurrected post from the past! Lately, I’ve been focused on better ways to synthesize the academic literature. Even when I was a graduate student (and the job description was… Read More
Sentiment Analysis of Stories of COVID
Note: This story was originally published in July 2020. We had some updated versions since then, but we’re pulling this back up in case you missed it the first time… Read More
Unveiling the Invisible: A Dive into the World of Surveys
Surveys have long been a cornerstone in understanding the invisible yet influential aspects of human cognition: beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and reasoning. They are more than just a tool for data… Read More
the Impact of Participatory Theory-Driven Evaluation in Agricultural Innovation
In the ever-evolving field of agricultural innovation, understanding the effects and contributions of research is crucial. The article “Using a Participatory Theory Driven Evaluation Approach to Identify Causal Mechanisms in… Read More
The Science of Fundraising
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of fundraising, A Brief Introduction to the Science of Fundraising [note, link will download a pdf] by Ashley V. Whillans presents groundbreaking insights. This… Read More
Unlocking the Potential of Non-Profit Fundraising: Insights from “A Brief Introduction to the Science of Fundraising”
Fundraising is the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. It fuels their mission, drives their outreach, and enables them to make a significant impact in the world. Understanding the science behind effective… Read More
