In our last post we discussed different survey mistakes, now we provide some solutions to these common survey mistakes! Please note that it is always important to consider organizational and evaluation goals when creating surveys. Know that these are simply a few of the ways to avoid common survey mistakes. Mistake #1: Using All Qualitative …
Funders use evaluation to learn more about the organizations they support, hold grantees accountability, and monitor program implementation. Each funder has their own guidelines and requirements about what they want from program evaluation. By asking the following program evaluation questions, your organization can develop an evaluation strategy to address these requirements and balance funders’ requests …
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Effectively Communicating with your Stakeholders Do you communicate effectively with your stakeholders? Are your communications targeted, unique, and relational? Such communication keeps your stakeholders engaged with your organization! Tip #1: Prepare! Stakeholders – program staff, clients, funders, volunteers, and board members – have varied needs, so do your homework! Brainstorm about who your stakeholders are, …
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If it feels like everyone uses the term “data-driven organization”, you would be right! In the last thirty years, technology has rapidly increased and evolved, bringing data processes and systems along. In the world today, “the business of data” is rapidly becoming a new sector of the economy worldwide (Press, 2020). Clearly, data-driven organizations are …
As technology has rapidly increased the ability to collect, store, and utilize data, the term “data-driven organization” has suddenly become a necessary priority. But what IS a data-driven organization and why does it matter? Does YOUR organization harness data to make decisions? What is a Data-Driven Organization? You might think that using data is reserved …
Strategically Navigating Your Organizations Pivot Is your organization willing to make long-term changes to your strategy and plan ahead? Could you need to redefine what success looks like to your organization and how this impact is measured? Is it time to update or create your program’s logic model? COVID-19 and the Need to Pivot …
Sharing Your Nonprofit Impact: Practical Tips What do you say when your funders or other stakeholders ask you, “How is your organization making a difference during COVID-19?” Today’s blog offers five suggestions for sharing your nonprofit impact in a practical way! 1. Make sure you are measuring your impact effectively. A global pandemic does not …
Identifying and showcasing the content that matters most is crucial for effective communication in your organization. This blog post provides five tips to communicate your organization’s impact as part of your communication strategy. Tip #1: Know Your Audience Before drafting an impact report or email campaign, make sure you know your audience. Here are some …
