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NEW! Data Driven Decision Making with Cynthia OConnor
Data Driven Decision Making Evaluation Continuous Quality Improvement Accountability Performance Measurement Getting to Outcomes Value Propositions
Whatever you call it, everybodys talking about it! Not-for-profit stakeholders are increasing their demand for data and metrics to demonstrate impact. Learn how to get started for building your capacity to measure impact, improve program planning, help drive good decisions, and become more competitive for funding opportunities.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn how to create an evaluation framework
Understand important terminology related to data driven decisions - process v. outcome evaluations, outputs v. outcomes, etc.
How to use Logic Models to illustrate and clearly communicate the relationships between program needs, activities, outputs and intended outcomes
Establish intended outcomes that are ambitious, achievable and actionable
Develop and prioritize realistic measurable indicators
Formulate evaluation questions and select methods that will work for your staff
Design reports to utilize your data and results.
Come with one of your own programs in mind - feel free to bring existing program descriptions and logic models. Leave with a logic model and initial evaluation plan!
Gathering the right data and knowing how to use it is what matters.
About the Presenter
Cynthia O'Connor is co-founder and principal of Apter & O'Connor Associates (A&O) a Certified Women Owned Enterprise specializing in program evaluation, capacity building, professional learning and strategic planning. In the past three decades policy makers and practitioners have significantly improved and accurately measured the effectiveness of their organizations as a direct result of her professional expertise and real world experience. These enterprises are numerous and diverse ranging from school districts, universities, government entities, community coalitions and foundations to nonprofits of all sizes.
Prior to the founding of A&O in 2003, Ms. OConnor was a team leader at Syracuse University for family literacy program evaluations, served as the Public Health Administrator with the Onondaga County Health Department in Syracuse, NY and served as the Director of Special Children Services in Syracuse. She has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. In addition Ms. OConnor is a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse and a Lifecycle Consultant. With each engagement, Cynthia has promoted accountability and worked tirelessly to create an organizational culture supportive of data-driven decision making and, most importantly, inspired leaders to embrace change with confidence.
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LocationBorg Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library (View)
101 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States
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