Evaluation

We regularly work with nonprofits and public agencies to help them articulate their goals and create intentional and practical systems for them to evaluate and improve their programs. We frequently provide 3rd party evaluation support to USDA-funded projects, including the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and Regional Food Systems Partnerships (RFSP) program.

What We Offer:

We can create a customized package of evaluation services to fit your organization’s needs. Frequently used services include:

  • Refinement of project outcomes and key metrics

  • Staff trainings on evaluation best practices

  • Reviewing and revising data management plans to ensure best practices regarding language and methodology

  • Development of evaluation plans and frameworks

  • Development of evaluation dashboards

  • Crafting of survey tools and questions

  • Data analysis and reporting

What You Can Expect:

As former nonprofit staff ourselves, we understand how often time-pressed teams prioritize delivering programs over evaluating them. Our evaluation services are grounded in both what is feasible for you to implement sustainably (without excessive burden to your stakeholders) and what is most important for you to measure and learn.