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Evaluation 101 Training

Friday, June 6, 2008

New Roots is pleased to bring Shital Shah of the Innovation Network to Providence for this special training on evaluating your programs.

The Innovation Network is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC with a mission to improve nonprofit results by building evaluation capacity. Working with nonprofit organizations and funders through evaluation consulting, training, web-based tools, and outreach, The Innovation Network seeks to increase evaluation and planning knowledge and skills for the entire nonprofit and philanthropic field, and to build the ability of individual nonprofits to meet their missions.

When: 6/6/08
Where: Warwick Public Library (Central Library) - 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI (map)
Time: 12:30 - 4:30pm

“Evaluation 101” - Training Description

What is an outcome? Is it the same as a goal? How can our organization evaluate our work? And, what in the world is a logic model?

If you have questions like these, you’re not alone. People working in nonprofit organizations must be able to measure results for all kinds of reasons: because funders ask us to do it; because it helps us improve our work; and because it’s the right thing to do. But, how do you get started on evaluating your programs?

In this training, Shital Shah of the Innovation Network will use simple language to teach the basics of program evaluation. During this training, she will:

· Provide a definition of a logic model, and review the parts of a logic model.
· Use a sample program to discuss the elements of a logic model.
· Discuss the elements of an outcomes evaluation.
· Provide participants time to practice developing outcomes and indicators.

Note: The training on June 6 is focused especially on organizations that work with youth.


Shital C. Shah, M.S. has 10 years of experience working within the nonprofit arena, with positions ranging from international and domestic direct service to management. Currently she is the Research Associate for the Coalition for Community Schools, where she is responsible for planning, researching, writing, and implementing a broad array of activities that support the Coalition’s mission.Ms. Shah recently served as a member of the Consulting & Training team with Innovation Network, Inc., located in Washington, DC. Her work there focused on the evaluation and measurement of programs and organizations. She received concurrent Bachelor’s in Science and Bachelor’s in Arts degrees from George Washington University and received a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and Social Policy from Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy, in New York City. Ms. Shah is fluent in Spanish and Gujarati.

Program Materials

 To get in touch with Shital C. Shah, M.S. for questions, etc.  she can be reached via email at: schandrashah@gmail.com.

  1. Evaluation 101 PowerPoint Presentation
  2. Evaluation 101 Logic Model and Evaluation Plan Agenda
  3. Evaluation Plan Template - Implementation
  4. Evaluation Plan Template - Outcomes
  5. Logic Model Template
  6. Logic Model Workbook
  7. Setting and Tracking Indicators
  8. Women at Work Evaluation Plan - Implementation
  9. Women at Work Evaluation Plan - Outcomes
  10. Women at Work Logic Model Overview
  11. Women at Work Logic Model - Detailed
  12. Evaluation Plan Workbook

 

Event Link: http://newrootsprovidence.org/calendar/event/evaluation-training