Program Evaluation has become increasingly important for nonprofits that are accountable to funders, members and even their own board of directors. Executive Directors and management staff need to know whether the organization is meeting its strategic goals. Boards of Directors need to receive timely, consistent, data-driven metrics by which to measure the success of the organization. Funders need empirical evidence that the organization is accomplishing its mission through its programs. Many organizations already have much of the structure in place in order to complete a high-quality evaluation. However, most organizations find program evaluations cumbersome and do not take the time to evaluate their programs properly. In this session, we will cover topics such as the following: - The key features of a strong and economical program evaluation - Ways to develop or improve the evaluation process - Structures that you may already have in place which support ongoing evaluations - What makes an evaluation successful - Quantitative and Qualitative methods to analyze data You will leave this session prepared with ways to determine evaluation questions, types and sources of evidence needed, considerations for data analysis and reporting plans. The seminar is designed to make program evaluation less cumbersome and give you the tools needed to conduct successful evaluations at your nonprofit. This session is intended for Executive Directors, Management Directors & Staff, and Board Members.
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Campbell has been involved in program evaluation work for 12 years. In his current position, he is responsible for overseeing all evaluation project work at the San Joaquin Community Data Co-Op. This includes evaluation design, logic model construction, survey design, data analysis, data interpretation, report writing, and evaluation presentations. Previously, as Project Director at the Center for Organizational Research and Evaluation (at Penn State University at Erie), Campbell was responsible for directing a large-scale outcomes evaluation of a prison-parenting program with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. His program evaluation duties in this position included literature reviews, instrument design, key informant interviews with program participants, direct observations, supervision of research assistants and the direction of the telephone survey process, and report writing. He earned a Master's degree in Sociology from San Jose State University and a BA in Sociology from U.C. Davis. He is a member of the American Evaluation Association and has had extensive experience training nonprofits on the topics of data and evaluation.
John has been involved in evaluation for 8 years. In his current position, he is responsible for outreach and education related to applied psychology, with a specialization in program evaluation. Previously, as External Evaluator at Changemakers Committee at Pitzer College, John was responsible for Development of program evaluation logic models, tools, and analysis plans for a series of programs supported by a grant initiative given by the Weingart Foundation. Before that, he worked as External Evaluator at Center for California Cultural Studies Institute at Pitzer College where he was responsible for Development of program evaluation tools and analysis plans for their internship programs. John currently serves as Co-Convener for Southern California Evaluation Association. He earned M.S. in Applied Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Stout. He is a member of American Evaluation Association. In addition, he is a doctoral candidate at Claremont Graduate University, specializing in evaluation and applied research methods. He has taught courses on using psychology to understanding social problems and has been a workshop facilitator on various topics in evaluation. He researches how to best prepare evaluators for the challenges they face in their work.
Andrew has been involved in program development and evaluation for 12 years. As the Vice President of Programs for First Place Andrew oversees the implementation of program services, contract management, data collection and program evaluation, as well as staff training and professional development. Andrew has been responsible for the design of the organization’s evaluation database into a data collection system which has been hailed as a leading performance management system in the nation. As a result of this, he was invited to participate in Social Solutions’ National Advisory Board, providing feedback on best practices in performance management for service providers around the country. Andrew has also been integral in the design and implementation of First Place’s Theory of Change which is currently undergoing a Formative Evaluation by Public/Private Ventures to prove the fidelity of First Place's program model. Previously, as the Director of Employment and Education at Larkin Street Youth Services, Andrew was responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of numerous job readiness trainings, workforce development programming, and retention services. He earned a BA in English from UC Davis. He is a member of Alliance for Nonprofit Management, Bridgestar Nonprofit COO Network, and the UC Davis Alumni Network.
The Leadership Series will take place at the Salvation Army Kroc Community Center. The Community Center is easy to reach by public or private transportation. The full address is:
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center 240 Turk Street San Francisco, CA 94102
The June 12th seminar will be in the Activity Room 3 on the second floor.
Public Transportation The Kroc Center is accessible by both Muni Bus and BART.
Getting There By Bus: Muni bus routes 16X and 31 stop directly in front of the Kroc Center. The 5, 9 and 19 bus routes stop within 2 blocks of the Kroc Center at the corner of Turk Street & Leavenworth Street. Walking Directions from Leavenworth Street to meeting venue: Exit bus stop to right. You are on Turk Street. Venue will be approximately 1 minute walk on Turk Street. Meeting Venue will be on right.
Getting There By Train: The closest BART Station is Civic Center which is 3 blocks from the Kroc Center. The following trains stop at the Civic Center: Blue, Green, Red & Yellow.
Walking directions from Civic Center to meeting venue: Exit Civic Center making a right on Market Street. Make a left on Leavenworth Street (you will cross through Heart of the City Farmer's Market Park). Follow Leavenworth to Turk Street. Make a right on Turk Street. Venue will be on the right. It is approximately a six minute walk from Civic Center to meeting venue. Directions by Car: From East Bay (Bay Bridge) Take 80 West to San Francisco (towards Bay Bridge). After crossing bridge, exit at 5th Street (left lane exit). Take a slight left at Harrison Street, and then right at 6th Street. Continue on 6th Street until it crosses Market Street and becomes Taylor Street, then turn left at Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right.
From the North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge) If traveling from The Golden Gate Bridge take US-101 South to San Francisco. After crossing the bridge, continue on Lombard Street. Turn right at Van Ness Avenue. Turn left at O'Farrell Street. Turn Right at Jones Street. Turn Right on Turk Street. The venue will be on your left. From the South Bay If traveling from the South Bay you can take Highway 280 North to San Francisco (towards Downtown SF/Bay Bridge). Exit at 6th Street. Continue on 6th Street until it crosses Market Street and becomes Taylor Street. Turn left at Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right. If using Highway 101, take 101 North to the 101/280 intersection, then proceed on 280 North as described above. For area map, please visit: www.krocsf.org/directions Parking: On Street parking is limited near the meeting venue. There are several parking garages within walking distance of the meeting location.
Option 1: Turk Street Garage and Open Lot, 175 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.885.6925
This garage is located at the intersection of Turk and Jones Street. The Garage charges $6 for all day parking. Cash only. Walking directions from garage to meeting venue: Exit parking garage and make a left on Turk Street. The Kroc Center will be on your right. It is approximately a one minute walk from garage to meeting location.
Option 2: Toca Park, 265 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 415.359.0601 www.tocapark.com
This garage charges $7.00 for all day parking. Cash only. Walking directions from garage to meeting venue: Exit parking garage making left on Eddy Street. Walk approximately 1/2 block to Jones Street. Make a left on Jones Street. Follow Jones Street to Turk Street. Make a right on Turk Street and the venue will be on your left.
Alternate Transportation Options Yellow Cab (415) 333-3333 Green and White Cab (415) 626-4733
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM