Unlocking Nonprofit Success: Insights for Better Social Service Delivery
In today’s nonprofit landscape, measuring success goes beyond just outputs and outcomes. It’s about understanding the broader impact, strengthening internal and external relationships, and tailoring programs to meet diverse community… Read More
How Effective Evaluation Can Transform Social Services
In today’s fast-paced world, social service programs are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of communities. But how do we know if these programs are effective? How can we… Read More
Common Method Bias: A Challenge in Program Evaluations
In the realm of social services, effective program evaluation is critical to understanding what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve services for those who need them most. Whether it’s… Read More
Publication Bias Assessments in Social Services
As professionals working in social services, you are on the front lines of implementing programs and interventions aimed at improving community outcomes. But how often do you stop to think… Read More
Enhancing Local Government Transparency: Lessons for Social Service Administrators
Transparency has become a cornerstone of democratic governance, ensuring that governments operate in the open and citizens are kept informed about decisions that affect their lives. The growing research on… Read More
Building Bridges with Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE)
In recent years, the conversation around equity has expanded from education and health into the broader realm of social services, emphasizing the need for approaches that account for diverse perspectives…. Read More
Resilience in the Nonprofit Sector: Lessons from Three Decades of Economic Challenges
Imagine a ship navigating through turbulent waters. Despite the relentless storms, it keeps sailing, adapting to the waves and winds. This metaphor perfectly captures the resilience of the nonprofit sector… Read More
A Path for Every Purpose: Navigating the Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Decision
In today’s rapidly evolving world of social entrepreneurship, the boundaries between nonprofit and for-profit organizations have become increasingly blurred. Once distinct, these two sectors now share common goals, strategies, and… Read More
Embracing Cultural Competence in Program Evaluation: A Closer Look at Why It Matters
In the realm of public health, understanding and implementing culturally competent practices within program evaluations is not just beneficial—it’s essential. The article “Through a Culturally Competent Lens: Why the Program… Read More
Update from the Rhode Island CHW work
We’ve been working with the Rhode Island Department of Health for a few years now on how CHWs can impact community health and wellbeing. Our partners put together this great… Read More
Building Communities from Within: Unveiling the Power of Asset-Based Community Development
In a world where communities often face various challenges, the concept of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Pioneered by John P. Kretzmann and… Read More
Conducting Environmental Scans: A Vital Tool for Program Evaluation Professionals
As program evaluators, the ability to conduct thorough environmental scans offers a lens to view the myriad of factors influencing program success in diverse sectors. In this blog, we review… Read More
