Program evaluation is a powerful tool that allows program heads to communicate program successes to stakeholders, funders, and board members.
Advanced scheduling
Program evaluations are scheduled on strategic time frame, generally yearly to report outcomes & outputs to funders. Advanced scheduling allows for deadlines to be met, as well as allow for project completion.
Satisfaction guarantee
Findings are presented in a report with an executive summary and a 1 page synopsis of highlights. All findings are a direct result of data available.
Quality control
Communication prior to starting the program evaluation is pivotal to the success of the report. Findings will show the impact of the mission statement on clients. All findings are communicated with program heads prior to publication to stakeholders.
Overview
This particular program evaluation was the first for this particular department. The department was looking for baseline outcome metrics ($ spent, # of people served, # families served, geographical map of clients, highest zip codes seeking assistance). Outputs reported detail on the clients (gender, age, finances, family size, extent of financial needs) seeking assistance.
The goal of the evaluation was to set baseline metrics for long-term analysis and program success as well as identifying any additional need of increased services.
Client: Chicanos por la Causa
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Services: Utility assistance
Findings
Findings were used to seek additional funding to extend number of clients to serve. Advertising was focused to geographical locations with highest concentration of need. Dollars spent added to the successes for the nonprofit.