{"product_id":"funders-guide-to-evaluation-leveraging-evaluation-to-improve-nonprofit-effectiveness-9780940069480","title":"Funders Guide to Evaluation Leveraging Evaluation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere''s how funders are leveraging evaluation to improve nonprofit effectiveness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, funders expect evaluation to show that resources are being used wisely. But evaluation can be a much more powerful tool—for both funders \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e nonprofits. Forward-looking grantmakers and grantees are leveraging their evaluations, ensuring that the time and money spent ultimately improves effectiveness for everyone. This book shows how they''re doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Funder''s Guide to Evaluation: Leveraging Evaluation to Improve Nonprofit Effectiveness\u003c\/i\u003e will help funders use evaluation to build the capacity of grantees. Inside, you''ll learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the \"evaluative learning\" approach furthers ongoing improvement via collaborative, stakeholder influenced evaluations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to bridge the differences in what funders and nonprofits need from evaluation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow evaluation builds four critical capacities\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"EVALUATIVE LEARNING is a concept whose time has come. This comprehensive guide convincingly makes the case for evaluation as a means to build nonprofit capacity and support effectiveness, while providing accessible action steps and practical tools that any funder can use straightaway to improve their grantmaking.\" \u003cb\u003e—Steven LaFrance, principal, LaFrance Associates, LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Evaluation is often presented as a learning tool but the practical application generally falls far short of that goal. Peter York presents a framework for moving past the current, limited application of evaluation for outcome measurement and to an evaluative learning process that BENEFITS BOTH NONPROFITS AND FUNDERS. The book is a welcome addition to literature on the use of evaluation in the philanthropic sector.\"\u003cb\u003e —Tracey A. Rutnik, director, Strategic Initiatives; Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359292653911,"sku":"9780940069480","price":27.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780940069480.jpg?v=1754124232","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/funders-guide-to-evaluation-leveraging-evaluation-to-improve-nonprofit-effectiveness-9780940069480","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}