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Strategic Planning for Government Agencies: Best Practices and Key Considerations

Government agencies operate in an environment defined by public accountability, shifting political priorities, regulatory mandates, and limited resources. Success requires more than short-term planning. It demands clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes. At EVALCORP, we understand that Government strategic planning is both a leadership responsibility and a structured process. Agencies that commit to…

Friday, February 20, 2026
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Sweet Connections: A Virtual Valentine’s at EVALCORP

Last week, EVALCORP showed its team some love with a virtual Valentine’s party! Staff from coast to coast and beyond logged in for a special celebration highlighting one of our core values: Caring. The holiday offered the perfect opportunity to pause, show appreciation for one another, and strengthen the connections that make our team so…

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Evaluation Methods Quarterly: Moving from Disparities to Standards

Evaluation Methods Quarterly is a blog series by Dr. Anthony Clairmont, EVALCORP’s Lead Methodologist. Dr. Clairmont explores key methodological concepts, challenges, and innovations in evaluation, offering insights to strengthen practice and advance the field. Often, when a disparity is found in a program evaluation, this is reported as prima facie evidence of a problem with…

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Meet EVALCORP’s Consulting Services Leadership Team: Where Expertise Meets Excellence

Our Consulting Services Division Leadership Team (CSDLT) represents a strategic commitment to what matters most: excellence, collaboration, and unwavering client service. This four-person team ensures that our clients receive our best thinking, on-time and on-budget project management, and exceptional quality and value throughout each and every project we design and implement. They serve as knowledgeable…

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Project Spotlight: Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy in Southern California 

EVALCORP’s evaluation team has partnered with health systems in Southern California since 2018 to assess and improve the health of diverse communities. Through three comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) cycles and multiple Implementation Strategy (IS) engagements, our team has worked to identify, prioritize, and address the health challenges facing thousands of residents, while building…

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Program Evaluation Reveals Promising Strategy for Connecting Opioid Overdose Survivors to Treatment

January 2026 — A recent substance use treatment program evaluation conducted by EVALCORP in partnership with Pinellas County Human Services and Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services reveals that a structured client engagement protocol improved treatment connection rates for individuals who have overdosed or are at risk of opioid overdose.  The evaluation assessed an opioid treatment initiative funded through Substance…

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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What Does a Needs Assessment Consultant Do?

Community organizations, nonprofits, government programs and other mission-driven agencies work hard to serve their communities effectively. But how do you know if your programs are addressing the right issues? How do you identify gaps in services or understand what your community truly needs? That’s where needs assessment comes in—a needs assessment consulting team can help…

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Supporting Nonprofit Tobacco Prevention: Celebrating Our Partnership with Waymakers

EVALCORP has partnered with Waymakers, a nonprofit organization in Orange County, California, for more than fifteen years to support tobacco prevention evaluation. Throughout this partnership, one of our roles has been to help Waymakers collect the data needed to strengthen their work, document progress, and meet the requirements of the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). Waymakers leads…

Thursday, January 8, 2026
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The Role of Local Evaluation Plans in BSCC-Funded Programs

Evaluation is a compliance requirement for grantees funded by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). It is also essential for demonstrating accountability, measuring impact, and strengthening programs that aim to enhance community safety and well-being. One of the key evaluation deliverables required under BSCC grants is the Local Evaluation Plan (LEP). This…

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Service with Purpose: Spreading Holiday Hope in Our Communities

This holiday season, EVALCORP was proud to continue our Service with Purpose tradition by giving back in meaningful ways to families and individuals in need across our communities. Through a combination of family adoption efforts and charitable giving, our team came together to help make the season brighter for those facing significant challenges. Supporting Communities with Thanksgiving…

Monday, December 22, 2025

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.“

– Peter Drucker

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