Archive for the Conquering Data Category

As organizations begin to recognize that data and evaluation are imperative for program development, they are sometimes tempted to look for a quick, silver bullet approach to data collection.  In the final blog of our Conquering Data series, we want to caution against the urge to purchase

In the fourth blog of our Conquering Data series, we’d like to ask you to consider this question: can we truly adopt a mindset of continuous improvement without identifying areas for growth, refinement and action? Over the past decade, Knowledge Advisory Group has encountered many organizations that

In the third blog of our five-blog series, Conquering Data, we want to share another essential understanding within the funder and nonprofit relationship. After explaining that it is okay to start small and asserting that nonprofits should take ownership of their program outcomes in our first two

In the second installment of our five-part series, Conquering Data, we’re taking the next step towards doing just that. Last month we focused on dispelling the myth that to make a difference in data and program evaluation you must jump in headfirst. Instead, we asserted that it’s

It can be overwhelming to think about data and program evaluation. When venturing into this territory it’s only natural to have questions. Where should we begin? What should we measure? How can we find meaning in our data? In the first blog of our five-part series, Conquering