New & Noteworthy
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…
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…
What Does a Needs Assessment Consultant Do?
Foundations, 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 organizations…
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…
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…
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…
Creating Holiday Magic: Highlights from EVALCORP’s Annual Celebration
The holiday season is always filled with magical moments, and EVALCORP’s end-of-year celebration was no exception. Staff from near and far gathered to mix, mingle, and enjoy an afternoon of laughter, connection, and wonder—thanks in part to a dazzling performance by magician Doc Magic. Looking as though he’d stepped straight out of a fantasy novel,…
Insights from AEA 2025: Advancing Evaluation Through Community Engagement and Methodological Innovation
Two of our team members recently returned from the 2025 American Evaluation Association conference in Kansas City, Missouri, energized by conversations exploring the latest innovations in evaluation practice. With the conference theme “Engaging Community, Sharing Leadership,” they contributed their expertise and gleaned insights about how evaluators can lead in supporting communities. Dr. Anthony Clairmont —…
How Evaluation Consultants Can Help Organizations During Policy Transitions
Policy transitions—whether driven by changes in administration, new legislation, or shifts in funding priorities—create both challenges and opportunities for community-based organizations. During these periods of uncertainty, evaluation consultants can serve as strategic partners, helping organizations navigate change while maintaining program quality and impact. In this post, we’ll explore how evaluation consultants can support organizations through…