Mar 19th, 2026
And if you work in the non-profit sector you’re probably nodding your head in recognition because many, many community organizations have lived through some version of this.
If you work in a community-based organization or nonprofit evaluation setting, you know that data collection prep is about more than logistics. It is about trust, ethics, defensibility, and long-term relationships.
Read More »Jan 20th, 2026
Federal guidance on evidence-based policymaking now explicitly emphasizes cost, efficiency, and return alongside effectiveness. This means that organizations that can’t translate outcomes into economic terms risk being misunderstood or overlooked, even when their work is strong.
Read More »Dec 11th, 2025
Federal dollars once felt like the safest bet, but now the ground shifts constantly. Foundations, corporate partners, and major donors increasingly expect to see not just “we served 500 people,” but evidence of change: What shifted, for whom, and why it matters.
Read More »Nov 28th, 2025
The recent AEA conference was—like it always is—a great excuse to catch up with friends, swap stories, and remember why we love this work. But underneath the good vibes, there’s been a growing whisper the past few years: AEA is struggling a bit.
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