Program evaluation can help non-profits in a number of ways.
Program Evaluation can help in planning a new program, expanding services, or piloting a program. It can help give potential funders a clear picture of your program and your successes and promote program to community. Program evaluation can measure effectiveness to find out if you are really making the differences you want to achieve. You can also measure participant satisfaction to help make changes to a program or service to help you provide your services to the people who need them.
Valuable Resources available online:
American Evaluation Association
United Way of America Outcome Measurement Resource Network
Evaluating Community-based Child Health Promotion Programs: A Snapshot of Strategies & Methods
The
University of Wisconsin Extension Service