Impact measurement, evaluation and data
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NPC awarded Fulfilling Lives Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, Research and Evaluation Partner contract
By Rebecca Goodbourn .
On 13 March 2020.
NPC is pleased to announce it will be leading a consortium of partners on a two year research and evaluation partnership for FLLSL.
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How much should charities measure?
By Anne Kazimirski .
On 19 February 2020.
Doing evaluation well is often about getting a balance; not too little data that you don’t get any insights, but not so much that you’re reinventing the wheel.
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7. Developing a learning culture
On 12 February 2020.
Everyone involved in the project should be collecting data, thinking about results and trying to continuously improve.
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6. Analysing and using data
On 12 February 2020.
Making sense of the data you have collected, finding patterns and themes, so you can learn and improve.
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5. Research ethics
On 12 February 2020.
Understanding the ethical issues that come up when service users are involved as participants in your research.
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4. Evidence standards
On 12 February 2020.
Understanding how evidence standards apply to your intervention.
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3. Sampling
On 12 February 2020.
Concentrating on better data from a small representative group, rather than lots of poor-quality data from lots of people.
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2. Qualitative data
On 12 February 2020.
Hearing from service users about their experience and perceptions in their own words.
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1. Quantitative methods
On 12 February 2020.
In our guide Understanding impact we recommend four quantitative methods you can use effectively.
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Understanding Impact
By James Noble, Peter O'Flynn, and Anne Kazimirski .
On 12 February 2020.
Turning your theory of change into a plan for measurement, the five types of data you will need to focus on, and how to prioritise what to measure.
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Regular evaluation makes a winner on charity governance
By Alex Miller .
On 10 January 2020.
Whatever the size of your organisation, celebrating your great governance is something that cannot be overstated.
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What makes a winner on charity governance?
By Alex Miller .
On 10 December 2019.
Here's why a finely tuned balance between boards and charities is the key to success.
