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,…
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 —…
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…
EVALCORP celebrated Halloween in spooktacular style with a ghoulish gathering full of laughter, creativity, and connection! The team enjoyed a delicious Mediterranean lunch, competed in a costume contest, tested their knowledge with Halloween-themed trivia, and indulged in some scary good cupcakes. Our Southern California staff came to the office dressed to impress, while remote team…
In the world of philanthropy, foundation grants serve as a vital source of funding for nonprofit organizations, driving initiatives that address social issues, promote research, support the arts, and enhance community well-being. However, to succeed in the competitive grant-seeking landscape, one cannot overlook the integral role of evaluation in foundation grantmaking. In this blog, we’ll explore why…
Nonprofit hospitals are federally required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) every three years, a process that involves identifying and evaluating the health needs of the communities they serve while ensuring transparency and stakeholder involvement. CHNA evaluation for hospitals includes a systematic needs assessment with clear documentation of needs, assets, gaps, and resulting plans…
Currently, EVALCORP is partnering with eight counties across the state of California on behavioral health initiatives. In this post, we offer a snapshot of our work in one of those counties to illustrate how our program evaluation and needs assessment services work in the behavioral health sector, and touch on the future of mental health…
In our previous post, we introduced EVALCORP’s Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Compliance & Integration Workgroup and the comprehensive resources we’ve developed to support behavioral health organizations through this transition. Since then, we’ve been working directly with counties to address the practical realities of implementing BHSA requirements while managing existing programs and stakeholder relationships. As…
We are excited to welcome Julie McDougal to the EVALCORP team as our Administrative and Human Resources Manager! Julie oversees administrative functions and human resource management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across the firm. In this role, she maintains a strong focus on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and policy development. She is an expert at…
Though the summer days may be getting shorter, the EVALCORP team gathered to soak up the warmth at our second annual virtual picnic. Team members from California to New York to Dublin all logged on to share lunch and lots of laughter. Each person chose a Zoom background that represented their favorite summer vacation, and we…