{"product_id":"internal-evaluation-in-nonprofit-organisations-9781032023489","title":"Internal Evaluation in NonProfit Organisations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocused on the interpersonal aspects of internal evaluation in non-profit organisations, this book presents practice-based discussions centred on six key topics identified through the authors' experience as evaluation practitioners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Evaluation in Non-Profit Organisations: Practitioner Perspectives on Theory, Research, and Practice is not a step-by-step how-to guide; instead, each chapter unpacks an aspect of internal evaluation in non-profits that is paid insufficient heed in the existing literature. Written by and for internal evaluation practitioners, the book contains a plethora of practical strategies and critical analysis of thought-provoking topics that are of particular interest and importance to internal evaluators in non-profit settings. The authors understand the pressures facing practitioners and non-profit organisations and share their insights around improving evaluation's ability to be efficient, embedded, useful, and meaningful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The co-authors--two incredibly thoughtful internal evaluators--present an extensive set of practical ideas to enhance evaluation practice in non-profit organizations. Building on their own practice and on an understanding of the scholarly literature that grounds internal evaluation, they have produced a highly usable guide that will enable other evaluators to build evaluation capacity both for themselves and for their organizations. I am eager to use this book in my own work.\" \u003cb\u003eJean A. King\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProfessor Emerita, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development\/Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eIn an era where internal evaluation is gaining unprecedented relevance in non-profit organisations, this guide addresses a niche yet important topic, notably understated in evaluation literature.\" \u003cb\u003eAuzan Rama Satria\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia; International Society for Third-Sector Research\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Endorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It felt really nice to be reading something that speaks so directly to where I am at in the early stages of my evaluation journey. It has given me some useful food for thought.\" \u003cb\u003eKate Baker\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEvaluation Project Manager, HealthWest\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These uniquely practical guidelines and reflections are essential to read\" \u003cb\u003ePhyo Pyae Thida (Sophia) Htwe\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommunity Development Evaluator, GraceWorks Myanmar\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a complete joy to read this!\" \u003cb\u003eYoland Wadsworth\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProfessor (Hon), RMIT University, Australia, and author of the best-selling\u003c\/i\u003e Everyday Evaluation on the Run\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The content shows the value of combining research, theory and practice, and the importance of NGOs actively contributing to global understandings by sharing knowledge through publications. Genius!\" \u003cb\u003eStephanie Harrison,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEvaluation Consultant, Pandanus Evaluation \u003c\/i\u003e(Chapter 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I was actually quite inspired to use theory more in my work after reading it!\" \u003cb\u003eCatherine Malla\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnowledge Management Advisor, The Fred Hollows Foundation\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This chapter addresses an important topic – the need for all evaluators, not just internal evaluators working in the NFP sector, to do much better at integrating theory\/research with practice when planning, conducting and using evaluations.\" \u003cb\u003eBrad Astbury\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDirector, ARTD Consultants \u003c\/i\u003e(Chapter 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a great practical resource with valuable lessons learnt for guiding how external and internal evaluators can combine their expertise together to conduct evaluations in non-profits.\" \u003cb\u003eKathryn Dinh\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Director, Lotus Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A practical and useful guide on how to think about utilisation and apply this to data collection and evaluations. Working in M\u0026amp;E in a large organisation with varying knowledge and skills around evaluation utilisation, I found this incredibly helpful!\" \u003cb\u003eLauren Lombardi\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I think I've had an epiphany! This was so well written, enjoyable and reaffirming.\" \u003cb\u003eMarcia Nawar\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProgram Quality State Lead (NSW\/ACT), Australian Red Cross\u003c\/i\u003e (Chapter 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Internal evaluators: An influential position 2. Professional development for internal evaluators 3. Practical strategies for building interpersonal skills 4. Informal \u003ci\u003eeveryday \u003c\/i\u003eevaluation for organisational change and improvement 5. Using theory, research, and practice to evaluate effectiveness 6. Internal and external evaluators working collaboratively 7. Increasing evaluation use 8. Internal evaluation enhances organisational effectiveness\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018799219031,"sku":"9781032023489","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032023489.jpg?v=1750778188","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/internal-evaluation-in-nonprofit-organisations-9781032023489","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}