Chari Smith
CRSmith Consulting, Evaluation into Action
Presentation & Continental Breakfast at 8:00
Networking at 9:30
Program Evaluation is a systematic process to studying how well a program is working. It involves multiple research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other forms of measurement. Two primary reasons to conduct a program evaluation are to have 1) a mechanism that identifies areas in need of improvement as well as areas that are strong, and 2) a tool to illustrate accountability to funders and stakeholders.
Do you want data to understand how well you are fulfilling your mission? A realistic program evaluation process can help you understand how to collect, manage, and use data to meet your program goals. This 90-minute interactive session will explore five steps in a program evaluation cycle:
- Assessment: Identify current evaluation activities and data collected
- Design: Define measurable outcomes
- Data Collection: Create a realistic data collection system
- Data Analysis/Reporting: Document data in a concise format that aligns to outcomes
- Communications: Create a plan on how to share results with stakeholders
About the Presenter
CRSmith Consulting was launched in September 2005 by Chari Smith. Prior to that, Chari served as a program evaluation associate with Education Northwest (formerly Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory). Chari's analytic approach is evident in her work, which ranges from being a published author to an accomplished researcher. She is known as being compulsively organized, highly energetic, and extremely thorough. Chari is passionate about her work and brings enthusiasm, insight, and expertise to each project.
Chari is a member of the Oregon Program Evaluators Network, American Evaluation Association, Willamette Valley Development Officers, and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). She has also been a guest columnist for the Portland Business Journal. Clients include NAO, Special Olympics Oregon, Portland Children's Museum, and the Spirit Mountain Community Fund.
About the Network
Executive Directors Network is designed to strengthen your management skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
| NAO Members | $22.50 |
| Nonmembers | $25.00 |