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Thinking about how this program will be evaluated may actually help with structuring it.

I've learnt alot this week. The checks for an improvement or backing out through comparison of before and after was quite useful. And I think non profit organizations should consider this inorder to create more impact in the society.

From this lesson the most value for me was, the different types of evaluation systems and how this can have a value for the organization to contribute what is happening. In general for me this course was really helpful as I understand the value to clarify what I want to do, what needs to do, what and when is better to do, and how to do, in way to have a very clear impact. Not only wishes but work for a real impact.

I learned that a project must have clearly stated target outcomes from the start. This will enable evaluations to be carried out. The three different evaluation methods have pros and cons.
The evaluation method that stood out for me the randomization. The randomized control trials do the best job at establishing causality, although expensive.

Использование последнего метода оценки является наиболее эффективным.

I got to understand the importance of evaluation of progress and programmes which is necessary for any organisation .

They can learn that impact evaluation is not done anytime as the evaluator pleases but rigorously planned before the start of the program

The take away from this module is the importance of determining whether the intervention causal factor of the change, this is critical as it impacts future approaches and methodologies, upscale and replication. When correctly determined, it can save scarce resource and ensure value for money in future strategies.

The Coyed organization, for it to been established it is how it saw Human being on earth living in a set of categories in life, when it been saw and seen there I coming to realized by all possible means, things significant need to be done, are
Single parents, old age peoples, dropped out from schools, some for vocational training, youth for Business sector, and orphanage, and a girls potutition ,that it is not their wishes to be a sex worker,their been interview and told us their mind,
So with all been examin there Coyed organization said it as to be concerns and intervention of support so with Nation wide create of environment as be in placed for them,

Other factors in the environment may bring an impact that you will make you think your project is responsible for the outcome.

Actually, I have learnt a lot of information about evaluation in this module, but the most interest one was matching because using of the three best methods can be succeeded in your program. I like it more then others.
Thank you once again my dear follow student. We will meet once again to another course.

I have learnt that no evaluation approach is perfect, but all have their strengths. In the context of my organization KEDDO, we will select the suitable approach depending on our study needs, resource availability, and our expertise to limit the shortcomings that may hamper the determination of causation.

Very much so. I learnt that environmental factors must be paid attention to. Such is critical especially when you want to stress the impact of your interventions on the outcomes.

For once, I've now know why evaluation is so important, and why it always happen after the program has operated. Am now able to distinguish the three techniques to each other. Amongst all, I prefer randomised controlled trials technique, because Although it expensive but it do establish causality.

It has been a hard way to finish this course. It is so challenging more especially coming into realization that monitoring outputs happens at any intervals during the project implementation. While impact evaluation happens when the project has finished.

I think that the lesson this week, although certainly complex, was very helpful in showing the different methods of evaluation. In the past, our org has used mostly before and after and matching participants; but it may be helpful to at least beta test an RCT to really be sure about our data going forward.

From module 7 I understand that the program evaluation is important step in implementation project. Through 3 steps (after and before, matching and randomization) every M&E specialist and program manager can understand whether their program impact the ultimate outcomes or not. What causes the outcome and which circumstances affect it is the main questions in evaluation process.

From module 7 I understand that the program evaluation is important step in implementation project. Through 3 steps (after and before, matching and randomization) every M&E specialist and program manager can understand whether their program impact the ultimate outcomes or not. What causes the outcome and which circumstances affect it is the main questions in evaluation process.

Module seven is such an amazing one ...
I've learnt the different ways the evaluation can be done and these are:
• Before/After
• Matching
• Random selection

The best way to evaluate is the random selection method because it establishes causality and leads to ethical concerns and with this numerous problems will be mitigated against. Other methods are quite great but it all depends on the organization involved.

To me the most important learning in this module was to dedicate a strong effort since the birth of my organization to define the best metrics that would reflect the level of sucess of our work.

Yes matching was interesting in I did not think of how can account for changes in the external environment could effect the outcome of the whole RTC.

Ok thank you

wonderful

thank you for every thing

The three methodology of impact Evaluations, Pre & post comparisons wich does not consider the change in time, Matching betwen control and treatment groups wich has causation problem and Randomized controlling treat wich solve the problem of causation.

Very helpful to think about how to take feedback into account with our metrics....and about the VALIDITY of the data.

As a program manager I am often the impact our program had. I believe I will use all three methods at different times. The before and after to evaluate our livelihood improvement programs. I think the match method also works here.
For our Orphans Sponsorship program, I think using the RCT method would provide a better data.
Other organization can use all three methods of impact evaluation at different to identify whether a particular program caused the outcome and result is not just a correlation.

I learnt a lot about evaluation which made me think about a hybrid measure to make evaluation achieve best fit and acceptablity. This is about randomising matching method by randomly selecting participants (treatment and control group) and having observed them as pool before and after the test.

Learning the approaches for determining whether the program caused an ultimate was very useful to me. And I think it's very important for other organizations to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to know whether your program caused the intended outcome and what activities do you need to get you there.

Sincerely, I've learnt a lot from his course Module ' Essentials of nonprofit strategies ' as it explores varieties of ways to manage any program or project of a organization. Certainly, these will be implemented in our organization moving forward. I'm profoundly grateful to be a participant in Philanthropy University. Feeling Appreciative!

Sincerely, I've learnt a lot from his course Module ' Essentials of nonprofit strategies ' as it explores varieties of ways to manage any program or project of a organization. Certainly, these will be implemented in our organization moving forward. I'm profoundly grateful to be a participant in Philanthropy University. Feeling Appreciative!

Thank you for the intensive courses, I believe that at the end of the course we finish it with M&E model even it's short but it useful.

Regards,

Evaluation is a challenging but rewarding process that can help organizations measure and improve their impact. However, not every organization is ready to conduct an evaluation, and some may need more preparation than others.

This week, we learned about some of the factors that affect evaluation readiness, such as having a clear theory of change, a well-defined evaluation question, a realistic budget and timeline, and a supportive organizational culture. We also learned about some of the steps that organizations can take to increase their readiness, such as conducting a needs assessment, engaging stakeholders, developing a logic model, and collecting baseline data.

These learnings are relevant for any organization that wants to understand and enhance its impact, regardless of its size, sector, or stage of development. By applying these learnings, organizations can plan for their evaluation needs, identify and address any gaps or challenges, and ensure that they have the necessary resources and capacity to conduct a credible and useful evaluation

These learnings are relevant for any organization that wants to understand and enhance its impact, regardless of its size, sector, or stage of development. By applying these learnings, organizations can plan for their evaluation needs, identify and address any gaps or challenges, and ensure that they have the necessary resources and capacity to conduct a credible and useful evaluation. infect without undertaking this process, no organization can understand the results of its undertaking.
For me I say thanks to the founders and all others course members who have made this learning possible for me. I have gained so much knowledge that I could not have learned without the Philanthropy University.

The difference between evaluations methods. I like the randomization because with a sufficiently large sample size, random assignment can cancel out any other potential differences between the two groups, leaving the treatment as the most plausible explanation for any differences observed

the ethical issue of not being able to provide to the control group is hard to take in!

I learned that it's best to start the evaluation process at the very beginning of a program rather than waiting until some time has passed. I also learned the different methods that can be used, and that the most useful method is a RCT.
I think other organizations could gain valuable insight from learning these different methods and determining which works best for them. I think it's also valuable to know that assistance is available in conducting these trials in order to make them as effective and efficient as possible.

Resources permitting, RCTs are the most effective and producing statistically significant outcome caused your by program.

I think that the most relevant aspect of these lessons for my organization have been the measuring outcomes section. I think that we do a lot of good but we aren't very good at making things to track what we are doing or keeping up with it over time if we do.

he learning from this week that felt most relevant to my organization is the importance of planning for impact evaluation from the start. This means having a clear understanding of your program's goals and objectives, and identifying the metrics and targets that you will use to measure your impact. It also means developing a plan for collecting and analyzing data.

This learning can benefit other organizations in a number of ways. First, it can help them to avoid having to make costly adjustments to their program or evaluation plan later on. Second, it can help them to ensure that their evaluation is rigorous and credible. Third, it can help them to communicate the impact of their program to stakeholders more effectively.

Here are some specific ways that other organizations can benefit from this learning:

Develop a theory of change. A theory of change is a model that describes how your program will achieve its goals and objectives. It can help you to identify the key assumptions that you are making about your program and to develop a plan for testing those assumptions.
Identify your impact metrics and targets. What are the most important outcomes that you want to achieve with your program? What are the specific targets that you have set for each outcome? Once you have identified your impact metrics and targets, you can develop a plan for collecting and analyzing data to measure your progress.
Choose the right evaluation method. There are a number of different evaluation methods available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The best evaluation method for your organization will depend on your specific needs and resources.
Build evaluation capacity. Impact evaluation is a complex process that requires specialized skills and knowledge. If you do not have the in-house capacity to conduct an impact evaluation, you may want to consider working with an external evaluator.
By planning for impact evaluation from the start, organizations can increase their chances of success and make a greater impact on the people they serve.

In this module, I learned that it is important to start gathering data no matter how small for future evaluations.

I think it's vital to carry out an evaluation of every project or programme set up to support local people. This evaluation is part of the principle of accountability to the people. To do this, I think the randomization method is the most appropriate, because it avoids major biases and ensures that the results obtained reflect the reality on the ground.

Actually, I have learnt a lot of information about evaluation in this module, but the most interest one was matching because using of the three best methods can be succeeded in your program

Monitoring and evaluation is one of the key part of Project implementation.

I learned a lot regarding the strategies framework, metrics and evaluation of outcome. This will benefit me in designing other programs for my organization. Thanks!

This course is important for beginners in evaluation helping you understand the essentials for setting up a strategies ,implementing them and keeping track of their progress.

I learnt a lot.
Now I know that to attract donors, a good MISSION STATEMENT IS KEY.

very good and informative lesson

very good and informative lesson

Every organisation that is trying to solve a social problem should encourage its staff to take this course. This course would enable them to align and redefine their problems and activities. It is not until you know the basics of the problem that you are able to provide effective solutions and this course will give you exactly that knowledge. In addition, it will enable organisations to invest in activities that will be taken up by beneficiaries, thereby achieving their ultimate outcomes, since they will gain knowledge of accessing the needs of the beneficiaries within this course.