Create an evaluation strategy that works for you.

If you don’t have an evaluation in place, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

What should you measure? How should you measure it? And who’s going to do it?

You know that data is essential – it helps you understand who you serve, assess your impact, and make informed decisions. Plus, funders want to see evidence of your success.

The challenge? You may not have the time, resources, or expertise to develop the tools and processes needed to collect, analyze, and communicate your data effectively.

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Evaluation doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Evaluation takes time, people power, and resources – but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. You just need the right support.

With over 20 years of experience in research and evaluation, we help small mission-driven organizations like yours build sustainable, equitable systems for using data to drive learning, reflection, and growth. Together, we’ll create an evaluation strategy that meets your needs, fits your capacity, and tells the story of your impact.

Comprehensive help for an entire program year.

Many assume evaluation happens quickly or only at the end of a program. In reality, a successful evaluation requires thoughtful planning and ongoing monitoring.

That’s why this service is designed to support you through an entire program cycle (or longer.)

We’ll start wherever you are – reviewing what’s already in place, identifying gaps, and crafting a strategy that ensures you have the right data to make informed decisions and communicate your impact. Together, we will design a plan that is right-sized for your organization.

Then, we’ll support you through implementation, offering a range of research services tailored to your organization’s needs, including survey development, interviews and focus groups, data collection and analysis, data visualization and reporting.

We also serve as a thought partner, helping you create an evaluation calendar, write about data in annual reports and funding requests, share results with staff and other key audiences, and reflect on your practice to strengthen your leadership

The Result? Confidence in your data.

By the end of our work together, you will gain skills and confidence to use data in decision-making, have systems in place to collect and analyze meaningful data, and feel equipped to tell the story of your impact with clarity and credibility.

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Who this service is for.

Build Your Foundation is best suited for leaders in small mission – driven organizations who want to design and implement an evaluation.

This service is a great fit if you:

Need significant research services and technical support

Do not have a dedicated evaluation staff

Feel overwhelmed by reporting requirements

Want usable, culturally responsive data

Are committed to learning and improving based on data insights

What you get: a tailored, end-to-end evaluation plan.

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This service includes everything you need to design and implement an evaluation for a full program year – or longer.

What’s included:

  • Strategy & planning – Set the course and direction of your evaluation

  • Customized research services, such as:

    • Reviewing best practices and trends
    • Survey design and measurement selection
    • Data collection (interviews, focus groups, observations)
    • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Collaborative work sessions – ongoing support and progress monitoring

  • Document support – Help with reports, Board presentations, and funding proposals

  • Final report – process summary, key findings, and recommendations

  • Email support – for time-sensitive questions and guidance

Ready to build your evaluation foundation?

Let’s talk about how Reframe Evaluation can help.

We work with organizations to develop right-sized evaluation plans that consider your size, staffing, and budget. If you’re starting from scratch, it’s helpful to dedicate 2-10% of your budget to evaluation and learning.

Contact us to schedule an introductory call to learn more about services and pricing.

Or, if you’d like to understand our approach first, learn more about us.