This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Hi everyone- Today I am joined by Jenn Ballentine of Highland Nonprofit Consulting to talk about, what else, evaluation in the time of Covid-19. Granted, my last blog was a bit of a rant, so today, I would like to strike a more […]
There are words I really hate right now
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. There are words I really hate right now. First is the C-word. Along with that nasty little picture of the virus. I also hate the p-word, the s- d- word, and the term F-T-C. I hate the term “living in the time of uncertainty.” […]
A Failure to Plan….You Know the Rest of the Story
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. A failure to plan…… “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, writer and pioneering aviator Two things people who know me will tell you is that I love to cook and I love to travel. I am purposefully […]
AEA 365 Blog: Mentor Me
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Hello fellow evaluators! My name is Ann Price and I am President of Community Evaluation Solutions (CES), based in Georgia. This year’s conference theme, Paths to the Future of Evaluation: Contribution, Leadership, Renewal resonates with me. I am often called upon to speak […]
Saying Goodbye is not easy: Emily’s Reflections on her time at CES
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Baby’s First Job If you have met me or read my last blog post, you know that I consider myself an introvert (Go Team ISTJ!). My introversion let me stew in my comfort zone for a few years before I decided to branch […]
Winter Doldrums and the New Year
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Not sure what the weather is like where you are, but here in Georgia, its raining. AGAIN! I think it has been raining for 6 weeks straight. We are on track to have the second rainiest season Georgia has ever had so I […]
The Top 5 Things That Determine the Success of a Community Coalition
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. #1. Leadership In the many years that I have been working with community coalitions and collaboratives, choosing the right leader maybe the cornerstone that determines a coalition’s success. An effective coalition leader requires a combination of charisma, attention to detail, and someone who […]
AEA Summer Institute Takeaways
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Summer Evaluation Institute hosted by AEA. I met some great people and learned a lot about evaluation. I’m what my family likes to call a “professional student” – I would be in school for […]
The AEA Summer Institute: A First-Timer’s Impression
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. The AEA Summer Institute: A First-Timer’s Impression Daniel Snook is currently working at Community Evaluation Solutions doing a practicum in program evaluation. My first trip to the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) summer institute was eye-opening. I was aware of evaluation as a practice […]
How to Kill Your Community Coalitions and Collaboratives
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at communityevaluationsolutions.com. How to Kill Your Community Coalitions and Collaboratives: Meet and Talk Meetings Because CES works with a lot of community collaboratives and coalitions, I attend a lot of community meetings. So, I see the good, the bad, and just plain ineffective. What I […]