An evaluation plan is a roadmap to help organizations validate the impact of their work. In this past blog post, we describe our four-step evaluation process. Step 2 of this process involves creating or modifying data tools and systems. When establishing evaluation systems, it is important to create standard operating procedures or SOPs. An SOP is a…
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3 Steps to Establish Clear Outcomes
Evaluation is key in determining if your program is making the desired impact. While critical, evaluation can be an overwhelming and intimidating process for organizations. We have worked with several clients to help them embark on the journey of evaluating their program(s). At Transform Consulting Group (TCG), we follow a four-step evaluation process. The first step…
4 Steps to Complete a Program Evaluation
Are you accomplishing what your organization set out to accomplish? At Transform Consulting Group (TCG), we know you’re doing important work. We also know you are passionate about serving your community. But are you actually doing it? And if so, how do you prove it? Program evaluation can help your organization determine if the change…
Has your workplace implemented a Net Promoter Score evaluation effectively?
Companies tend to send out surveys packed with questions to collect customer feedback about their products and/or services. However, many companies fail to realize that this could result in a phenomenon called survey fatigue, where surveys can be too lengthy or people receive too many surveys from all types of engagement. Depending on the questions…
4 Steps to Keep Your Asset Map Current
Are you a community leader working to provide more information about availability of services in your county? Maybe you are trying to identify coverage areas, gaps in services or duplications of services in the non-profit sector of your community? We believe an asset map is the perfect solution. We first shared tips for building an…
Does Your Organization Have a Continuous Quality Improvement Process?
During a time where communities and policies are changing, it is important to ensure the programs and services within those communities are constantly evolving to meet the needs of families. The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) model is an ongoing process for organizations to be able to determine whether or not a change made led to…
Grant Opportunity: American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation was established in 1984 by the American Honda Motor Company to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary of operation. Since it’s inception, the American Honda Foundation has given over $32 million to organizations across the United States. Eligible organizations must help to meet the needs of Americans in the areas of scientific and youth…
Federal Program Spotlight: AmeriCorps
This post is part of Transform Consulting Group’s blog series highlighting federal programs that provide education opportunities and/or youth development services in communities. AmeriCorps is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that leverages community service to tackle critical community issues such as poverty, education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps programs are…
New Federal Grant: American Apprenticeship Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently announced the winners of a new grant program that awarded $175 million to 46 public-private business partnerships in September of 2015. The American Apprenticeship Grant Program was created with the intent of increasing the development of apprenticeship programs across the United States. Grant-winners have pledged to hire over…
America’s College Promise Initiative
This year, President Obama has unveiled a program to help combat the rising college costs for students across the nation, America’s College Promise Initiative. America’s College Promise Initiative would allow responsible students to go to a community college for two-years, free of charge. It is estimated that by 2020, approximately 35 percent of job openings will…