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Asking better questions to create more equitable outcomes 

Candid

How do we know whether we’re asking the “right” questions, in the “right” way, when designing and evaluating programs? These questions can help design research and evaluations that are more inclusive when determining what is studied, how it is studied, and how the findings are used within nonprofit organizations and beyond.

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Who decides what is measured?

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My Notes from Next Generation Evaluation Meeting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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Ask yourself these four questions to figure out if you are fulfilling your full potential

Fast Company Tech

Although definitions vary, talent is the ability to display extraordinary levels of performance, irrespective of luck or effort. To understand these findings and their implications, we must start with a basic understanding of talentsince we cant fully grasp the meaning of potential unless we properly define talent to begin with.

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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

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This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance. An evaluation of current security practices and systems can pay big dividends. Culture, strategy, and talent play important roles.

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Delivering Excellence in the Age of AI or Association 4.0

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Part Two When the generative AI bots made their debut in early 2024, they signaled a definitive end to the idea that yesterday’s technology is good enough for today’s members. Self-evaluation isn’t easy. playbook doesn’t accept that definition. Expectations for high-touch service and personal attention are rising steadily.

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Making the Case for Advancement Services

Robert Weiner

Supporting constituents may not leap to mind as part of Advancement Service's role, but it's critically important. In his blog post on evaluating fundraising programs, Measuring Success The Buffett Way , Jason McNeil asks What measures might Warren Buffett use to evaluate development effectiveness? Support for Constituents.

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