Measure. Learn. Improve.
You know your program is making a difference. You see it in participants' lives every day: the student who graduates, the client who finds stable housing, the community member who gains new skills. But when a funder asks, "Can you prove it?" you freeze. Your data feels scattered. Your reports read like academic papers nobody understands. You're not sure if you're even measuring the right things. And honestly, you're exhausted by evaluation that feels like compliance theater rather than something useful.
Here's the reality: Good evaluation isn't about proving you're perfect. It's about understanding what's working, what's not, and how to improve.
Most nonprofits have been burned by evaluation before. They've hired consultants who delivered 60-page reports filled with jargon, tables nobody could interpret, and recommendations like "conduct further research" or "continue monitoring outcomes." The funder was satisfied. The report sat on a shelf. Nothing changed.
That's not evaluation. That's expensive paperwork.
I provide rigorous, evidence-based program evaluation for mission-driven organizations, plus grant writing services that translate your impact into compelling funding proposals, with one critical difference: my work leads to action, not just documentation.
Program Evaluation: The IMPACT Framework™
Through the IMPACT Framework™, we work together through six strategic phases:
INQUIRE: Understanding Context → Understand your program deeply through stakeholder interviews, document review, and logic model development to clarify what you're actually trying to measure
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MEASURE: Data Collection Design → Design data collection tools using validated instruments when available, with survey design best practices that reduce bias and participant burden
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PROCURE: Data Collection → Deploy surveys, conduct interviews and focus groups, collect program records, and monitor quality while managing response rates strategically
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ANALYZE: Making Sense of Data → Run appropriate statistical analyses (descriptive stats, pre-post comparisons, effect sizes) and code qualitative data using thematic analysis, then triangulate across sources
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COMMUNICATE: Translating Findings → Create clear, jargon-free reports with data visualizations, write for multiple audiences (board, funders, staff), and provide actionable recommendations grounded in your actual capacity
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TRANSLATE: From Insights to Action → Facilitate discussions about implications, help prioritize recommendations, support action planning, and ensure findings don't sit on a shelf
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What you get
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comprehensive evaluation plans
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mixed-methods data collection
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rigorous analysis using appropriate statistical and qualitative methods
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reports written for humans (not academics)
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data visualizations that tell your story
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practical recommendations you can actually implement
What you won't get
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academic jargon
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recommendations for "future research"
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evaluation treated as compliance rather than improvement
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reports that satisfy funders but provide zero insight
Flexible engagement options. No long-term contracts required. Choose the evaluation service that fits your needs and budget. From quick assessments to comprehensive multi-year partnerships.
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Quick feasibility check for evaluation
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Stakeholder consultation & program review
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Recommendations for next steps
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Investment $500-1,000
Not sure which option is right? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discussion your needs. Custom proposals and payment plans available.
Grant Writing Services
Strong grants don't just describe what you do, they demonstrate why it matters, backed by evidence. I specialize in grant proposals that combine compelling storytelling with rigorous evaluation design, giving funders confidence in both your program and your ability to measure results.
What I offer:
Complete narrative, logic models, evaluation plans, budgets, and letters of support coordination
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation now!
Why This Combination Works
The typical nonprofit cycle: Hire a grant writer to get funded. Scramble to find an evaluator later. End up with an evaluation plan in your proposal that doesn't match what you can actually do.
The better approach: Work with someone who understands both. I write grant proposals with evaluation plans that are rigorous, realistic, and designed to produce data you can use, not just data that checks boxes.
Then, if you're funded: I'm already familiar with your program, your logic model, and your evaluation commitments. We hit the ground running, and you get continuity from proposal to implementation to reporting.
My background in cognitive psychology means I bring both scientific rigor AND understanding of how people actually learn, make decisions, and implement change. Whether I'm evaluating your current programs or helping you secure funding for new ones, you get work that passes funder scrutiny and supports your mission, because proving impact and improving impact shouldn't be separate goals.