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Evaluation Design

Logic Model Development

Program Evaluation Approaches

Survey Research

Database Development

Data Analysis

GIS Mapping

On-line Surveying

Focus Group Facilitation

Interviews

Data Collection Tool Development

Identification of Standardized Measurement Tools

Needs Assessment

Strategic Planning

Capacity Building

• Illustrate how program theory or needs relate to program activities and to program outcomes. 

• Facilitate the general understanding of how to link needs, activities and stages of outcomes. 

• Facilitate training and technical assistance toward the development of logic models. 

• Develop logic models for various components of a single program, as well as one to represent systems change. 

• Provide the basis for developing an evaluation design and approach.

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• Tailor evaluation studies to suit the needs and budget of client organizations. 

• Develop data collection tools or forms. 

• Identify standardized outcome measures and combine with tailor-made forms in order to maximize the value of the data collected and analyzed. 

• Other elements of program evaluation include: 

Survey Research: 

• Conduct surveys among large audiences, using a combination of mail, email, online, fax, and telephone contact. 

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Database Development: 

• Utilize readily available and inexpensive Microsoft Access (version 97, 2000, or XP), to develop user-friendly databases. 

• Develop databases with screens that mirror the format of the form, and structured to minimize data entry error. 

• Create data collection forms and direct data entry based on collaboration among the data systems manager, the program director, and line staff.

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Data Analysis: 

• Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. 

• Integrate findings from both quantitative and qualitative data into a comprehensive and comprehendible report. 

• Analyze data so that the findings will communicate effectively with the program client and its constituents. 

• Run frequency distributions and cross-tabulations for pairs of variables. 

• Present data findings in table and graph form in both written reports and oral presentations, to a variety of audiences.

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GIS Mapping: 

• Use GIS mapping services to visually represent geographic distributions. 

• Graphically analyze client addresses and identify clusters and gaps in service delivery.

• Visually identify neighborhood resources. 

• Generate maps using already developed address lists (such as clients) as well as research resource addresses, as appropriate for the project. 

• Use maps to provide a high-impact visual complement to other qualitative and quantitative facets of the evaluation.

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On-line Surveying: 

• Valuable and cost-effective evaluation tool

• Fast, effective survey method for program staff and program partner agencies. 

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Focus Group Facilitation: 

• For soliciting input that can be used to develop a data collection questionnaire. 

• Experienced with grassroots neighborhood groups, elementary school age children, program management, and policy makers. 

• Conduct training in facilitation and have trained bi-lingual facilitators to obtain input from many non-English speaking groups.

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Interviews: 

• Follow-up to ascertain client satisfaction after receiving a service. 

• Targeted interviews with key informants to learn more about their role, experiences, and opinions. 

• Staff are skilled interviewers and develop interview guides tailored for the specific audience and purpose.

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Data Collection Tool Development: 

• Draft data collection tools tailored to meet the needs of a program.

• Work closely with program staff to document program processes and outcomes and identify the data elements required for funders. 

• Create tailor-made tools to permit maximum flexibility in terms of building a modifiable companion database. 

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Identify and Obtain Standardized Measurement Tools: 

• Identify standardized measurement tools that are based on established norms and include their own research-based analysis. 

• Actively seek standardized tools that come in multiple languages, as needed, and those that have been normed for multiple cultures. 

• Integrate the scoring or analysis for a standardized tool into the database we develop.

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• Needs assessments for programs to develop new services or to periodically assess service needs and gaps. 

• Needs assessment reports generally include:

  • Statement of need;

  • Identification of service gaps;

  • Description of service capacity; and

  • Detailed analysis of population needs and characteristics. 

• A needs assessment may be the basis for developing part of the logic model.

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• Consult with nonprofit organizations and public agencies to develop a strategic plan.

• Provide training on the strategic planning process, facilitate the process, and draft the plan. 

• Present flexible options for both modest and comprehensive planning processes. 

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• Train and provide technical assistance to program clients so they will be better consumers of evaluation consulting services.

• Engage program participants in evaluation activities, as advisors, in focus groups for data interpretation, or to present findings in public venues.

• Hire and train students in pursuit of college credit in research, and regularly retain a high school student each summer to learn more about the evaluation research field. 

• Develop capacity among our staff and clients in the course of our work. 

• Invest in our staff by sending them to training courses in evaluation, database development, and human resources. 

• Encourage staff to continue their formal education and remain flexible to permit educational pursuits. 

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