When it comes to giving you could say Canadians are a pretty generous bunch. Considered the second most generous charitable donors in the world on a per capita basis, in 2008 alone they were responsible for donating $8.7 billion to...
This is the first in a series of six articles that discuss outcome measurement: what it is, how to do it, and most importantly, how it will help your organization. The content of these articles draws heavily on a framework...
Let's say you get funded and rewarded based on the number of clients who get jobs, but the dilemma is this: do you only take clients that have a chance at employment success instead of the hard-to-serve clients who won't...
Many high performing not-for-profit organizations engage an objective third party - with the required expertise - to conduct an organization review. This involves a rigorous evaluation of how effectively resources are being applied to serve an organization’s vision, mission, and...
To ensure we're all on the same page when reading this article, let’s establish the definition of metrics: metrics are measurements. Another published definition is: “Metrics are a system of parameters or ways of quantitative and period assessment of a...
Introduction I opened up my closet the other day and put on a pair of casual pants that I have had for three years. As I put them on, I thought about their excellent quality. They fit well. The plaid...
Not-for-profit organizations are increasingly investing time and resources in planning: strategic planning, risk management planning, crisis management planning and more. Equally important is the task of evaluating the work and progress of the organization, especially as it relates to delivering...
Call to order! The chair has called order for the regular monthly meeting of your nonprofit board. You’re asked to speak to an item that you placed on the agenda - board assessment - a matter that’s been on your...
Introduction It is increasingly common for funders to request a project evaluation. They want to know that they got some bang for their buck. This is especially true in the not-for-profit and public sectors, where the budget is tight. Lola...
Increasingly, organizations across public, private and voluntary sectors are being challenged to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of their programs, and to be accountable to managers, funding agencies and taxpayers. One tool that can help organizations achieve these tasks is...
