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Net Promoter Score in Surveying
Publication date:
09/2021
Forum members share how they measure Net Promoter Score (NPS) in comparison to other PSOs in the network. Responses are compiled below by known organizations.
Evaluation
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Email Marketing and Survey Provider
Publication date:
06/2021
Forum members share insights about email marketing and survey providers. Responses are compiled below by known organizations.
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Member Benefit: Consultant Reviews?
Publication date:
05/2021
Forum members share how they share consultant reviews as a fee for service or member benefit. Responses are compiled below by known organizations.
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Benchmarking Foundation Evaluation Practices
Publication date:
09/2016
The report shares data on crucial topics such as foundations’ evaluation staffing and structures, investment in evaluation work, and the usefulness of evaluation information. It seeks to provide benchmarking data that will be useful to foundation leaders as they seek to better understand the choices of their peers and think more deeply about their own evaluation goals and strategies.
Knowledgebase
Benchmarking Foundation Evaluation Practices
Publication date:
09/2016
Developed in partnership with the Center for Evaluation Innovation (CEI), Benchmarking Foundation Evaluation Practices is the most comprehensive data collection effort to date on evaluation practices at foundations. The report shares data points and infographics on crucial topics related to evaluation at foundations, such as evaluation staffing and structures, investment in evaluation work, and the usefulness of evaluation information.
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Breakout: Make Up with Evaluation through Intention, Inquiry and Information
Publication date:
07/2016
Do you have a lot of data but still cannot consistently, concisely and compellingly speak to what difference your organization makes? You are not alone. This interactive session will offer a reframe for this challenge.
Knowledgebase
How Can We Help Our Grantees Strengthen Their Capacity for Evaluation?
Publication date:
08/2015
There is widespread and growing recognition in the nonprofit sector about the importance of evaluation — not only for measuring impact, but also for improving programs and better serving communities. While grantmakers generally see evaluation as necessary, most are not yet investing enough resources in this area.
Knowledgebase
Learning Together: Actionable Approaches for Grantmakers
Publication date:
06/2015
This publication takes an in-depth look at what it means to open our learning and evaluation practices to grantees, other funders, community members, government agencies and others involved in the work.
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Logic Models and Evaluation Tools
Sample logic models and evaluation tools, such as outcome maps, from regional associations participating in PolicyWorks for Philanthropy.
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A Smart Investment in Human Capital
Publication date:
11/2013
This case study examines the experience of the Corporation for Supportive Housing as it worked with the nonprofit consultancy AchieveMission to understand and adopt better human capital management plans and practices. CSH took part in AchieveMission's competitive Talent Initiative program, designed to help nonprofits invest wisely in their most important asset — people — especially in times of significant organizational change or rapid growth.