Program Evaluation

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Welcome to the Team: Dr. Taylor Kidd!

We’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Taylor Kidd, the newest member of our EVALCORP team! As a Research Associate, Taylor contributes to a range of evaluation, needs assessment, and strategic planning projects. She brings nearly a decade of experience in conducting evaluation studies and applied research, with expertise in project design, implementation, analysis, and translating data…

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Evaluation Methods Quarterly: Randomization is Underused in Program Evaluation

Welcome to Evaluation Methods Quarterly, a blog series by Dr. Anthony Clairmont, EVALCORP’s Lead Methodologist. Each quarter, Dr. Clairmont explores key methodological concepts, challenges, and innovations in evaluation, offering insights to strengthen practice and advance the field. One of my observations over my years of working with many nonprofits and government agencies is that randomization…

Community Impact

Maximizing Community Impact Through Effective Program Evaluation

Community-based initiatives are more than just good intentions—they’re powerful vehicles for positive social change. In this post we’ll explain both how program evaluation can maximize community impact and how to work effectively with an evaluation consultant. At its core, program evaluation is about maximizing a program’s potential—ensuring that every effort is purposeful, effective, and continually…

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Partnering for Prevention: Evaluating Organized Retail Theft Efforts Across California

As we move closer to June 30th and look back on the  2023-24 fiscal year, we are so grateful for the hundreds of clients we have the pleasure to work alongside. About 6 months ago, we began to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and courts throughout California to support their Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Grant Program…