Evaluation Sustainability Plans: Why you need one for your next evaluation project.

Discover the importance of Evaluation Sustainability Plans in maximizing the impact of evaluations. Learn why you need one for your next evaluation project! Explore the key components and considerations to integrate evaluation insights into organizational culture for lasting benefits.

Evaluation is my main job, Evaluation Practice, Support UseStephanie JonesMarch 27, 2024evaluation, capacity building, continuous learning, resource optimization, resource, CommunicationComment

How we built capacity for evaluation processes

Much of the work as an evaluator involves conducting evaluations for clients; this article describes our experience of working with an organization to help them become their own evaluation experts. Within this article, we cover the key evaluation concepts we shared with our client and highlight our own learnings from this process.

Evaluation Practice, Support Use, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobBonnie LakustaSeptember 25, 2023capacity building, evaluation toolkit, program evaluation, evaluation tools, monitoring and evaluation, evaluation facilitationComment

How evaluation has changed the world

Whether it’s by building capacity through the evaluation process or by developing realistic, actionable recommendations, evaluation plays an important part in making a difference on both a small and a grand scale!

Evaluation in a Low-resource Setting: Strategies for Success

Program evaluations in a low resource setting can be challenging in that the program staff may not have the skills or capacity to see it through. However, agencies often require formal evaluation of their funded programs. As such, I offer strategies for success when evaluating within a LRS.

Planning, Guest PostSamantha LaroseMay 19, 2020evaluation planning, m&e, development evaluation, LRS, capacity building, low-resource settingsComment

Strategic Learning and Evaluation – What Boards Need to Know

Recently I was asked by a client about an “evaluation literacy course” for its board. The client’s board members had just attended a strategic planning day and through that discussion felt they needed some “education on evaluation and metrics.” On one hand I thought “bravo, they want to know more about evaluation!”; on the other hand I thought “shit…., I’ve totally failed them as their evaluator – what have I been missing?”

Planning, Support Use, I do some evaluationKristy MadsenMay 13, 2020evaluation literacy, strategic learning, board governance, SLES, capacity buildingComment

Being a Volunteer Evaluator

Have you ever been curious about what it is like to volunteer as an evaluator? Or are you considering a volunteer opportunity in the near future? This article aims to give you some insight into finding and engaging in a volunteer opportunity.

Guest Post, Evaluation Practice, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobSamantha LaroseMarch 31, 2020service, non-profit, development evaluation, m&e, capacity building, credentialed evaluator, international developmentComment

Evaluating in the Developing World: A Canadian Evaluator’s Perspective

Up until one month ago my evaluation experience was firmly rooted in Canada. Like many young (ish) evaluators, I wanted to get international experience – more specifically I wanted to take on the challenge of doing evaluation work in a developing country. I would soon find out that I was incorrect in my optimism to copy and paste my evaluation perspective as well as my packing list.

Guest Post, Evaluation Practice, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationSamantha LaroseMarch 12, 2020service, non-profit, development evaluation, m&e, capacity building, credentialed evaluator, international developmentComment

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