January 23, 2026
For many small nonprofits, the idea of “program evaluation” feels heavier than it needs to be. It can sound like something reserved for universities, large foundations, or organizations with dedicated data teams and expensive software. In reality, evaluation is not about complexity; it’s about clarity. Evaluating a program simply means asking a structured question: Is this work doing what we hoped it would do? For small organizations operating with limited staff, tight budgets, and real […]

