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Measure What Matters and Learn From It.
Measure What Matters and Learn From It.
Evaluation is more than just checking a box. It’s about asking, "Did our efforts make a difference?" and "How do we know?" Whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing initiative, this page offers practical tools to help you embed meaningful, right-sized evaluation into your continuous improvement work.
Why Evaluation Matters
Why Evaluation Matters
Good evaluation helps you:
Track whether your actions are producing the outcomes you expect
Identify what’s working, what’s not, and why
Make a strong case to funders, partners, and decision-makers
Build a culture of reflection and learning
Refine strategies based on evidence and not guesswork
What You’ll Find Here
What You’ll Find Here
Evaluation Planning Template: Guiding questions for developing evaluation plans aligned with your CI goals
Logic Model Integration Tips: How to use your logic model as a roadmap for evaluation
Measurement Guidance: Choosing meaningful indicators, balancing qualitative and quantitative data
Formative & Summative Approaches: Support for different evaluation types based on timing and purpose
Questions and Reflection Prompts: Ensure your evaluation stays relevant, ethical, and useful
When to Use an Evaluation Plan
When to Use an Evaluation Plan
At the start of a new initiative (build evaluation in from the beginning)
Mid-implementation (to reflect, adjust, and strengthen outcomes)
When preparing a final report or outcome summary
Anytime you want to get clearer about whether you’re on the right track
Evaluation as a Continuous Process
Evaluation as a Continuous Process
Evaluation isn’t just an end-of-project exercise. When embedded into your CI cycle, it becomes a powerful tool for learning and improvement. Use the guide and template to make evaluation a habit instead of feeling like a hurdle.
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