{"product_id":"foundations-and-evaluation-9781118437131","title":"Foundations and Evaluation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGathered together in this unique book on evaluation and effective foundation practice are the experienced-based perspectives and measured insights of both seasoned practitioners and key philanthropic thought leaders. \u003ci\u003eFoundations and Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e is a substantial think piece for grantmakers of any size.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDorothy S. Ridings\u003c\/b\u003e, president and CEO, Council on Foundations  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations and Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e explores the intersection between organizational effectiveness and evaluation and demonstrates the need for commitment to evaluation throughout the foundation. . . . A good read for both newcomers to evaluation and those with more experience, written by some of the most highly respected leaders in the field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKathleen P. Enright\u003c\/b\u003e, executive director, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTables, Figures, and Exhibits xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003cbr\u003e Richard T. Schlosberg III\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Editors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Putting Evaluation to Work for Foundations xxxv\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJana Kay Slater, Norman A. Constantine, and Marc T. Braverman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective by Hodding Carter III xlvii\u003cbr\u003e President and CEO, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective by Michael M. Howe liii\u003cbr\u003e President, The East Bay Community Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey lvii\u003cbr\u003e President and CEO, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: UNDERSTANDING FOUNDATIONS AS A CONTEXT FOR EVALUATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Using Evaluation to Advance a Foundation’s Mission 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLaura C. Leviton and Marian E. Bass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 A Historical Perspective on Evaluation in Foundations 27\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeter Dobkin Hall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Foundations and Evaluation as Uneasy Partners in Learning 51\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMark R. Kramer and William E. Bickel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Building Strong Foundation-Grantee Relationships 76\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael Quinn Patton, John Bare, and Deborah G. Bonnet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Evaluation as a Democratizing Practice 96\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer C. Greene, Ricardo A. Millett, and Rodney K. Hopson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Integrating Evaluation into Foundation Activity Cycles 119\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLaura C. Leviton and William E. Bickel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: BUILDING CAPACITY FOR EVALUATION PRACTICE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Making Judgments About What to Evaluate and How Intensely 145\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMelvin M. Mark and William L. Beery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Adapting Evaluation to Accommodate Foundations’ Structural and Cultural Characteristics 166\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoss F. Conner, Victor Kuo, Marli S. Melton, and Ricardo A. Millett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Field-Based Evaluation as a Path to Foundation Effectiveness 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatricia Patrizi and Edward Pauly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Strategies for Smaller Foundations 201\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarli S. Melton, Jana Kay Slater, and Wendy L. Constantine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Strategies for Comprehensive Initiatives 223\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rog and James R. Knickman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Appraising Evidence on Program Effectiveness 236\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNorman A. Constantine and Marc T. Braverman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Evaluative Thinking for Grantees 259\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eE. Jane Davidson, Michael M. Howe, and Michael Scriven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Communicating Results to Different Audiences 281\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLester W. Baxter and Marc T. Braverman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406869602647,"sku":"9781118437131","price":52.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118437131.jpg?v=1730497393","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/foundations-and-evaluation-9781118437131","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}