Theory of Change and Evaluation
Build the capacity of organizations to confirm their Theory of Change and integrate evaluation and learning into their work
Evaluate programs, grants, strategies and initiatives in order to inform future program direction and plans
Strategy and Growth Planning
Facilitate strategic and/or growth planning processes to clarify priorities and formulate plans
Conduct landscape assessments to identify opportunities and inform strategic direction
Sample Client Engagements
CHICAGO CUBS CHARITIES
Strategic Plan
Project included 1:1 interviews with Cubs leadership and key stakeholders, stakeholder retreat, landscape assessment, and opportunity prioritization
GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER
Served as external evaluator for public funding and government grants
Project included aggregation and analysis of data sets available through the Center’s existing member and teacher surveys. Led data review and discussion sessions with cross functional teams and developed reports for funders
INGENUITY, INC.
Creative Schools Fund Grant Portfolio Analysis
Project included 1:1 interviews and data aggregation and analysis of all Creative Schools Funds grants
JOHN D. & CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
X-Grants Program Evaluation and Executive Order Grants Program Evaluation
Project included 1:1 interviews, survey design and quantitative and qualitative analysis and recommendations for the programs going forward
MCCORMICK CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Theory of Change and Impact Analysis
Project included a facilitated process to define the organization’s theory of change as well as 1:1 interviews. In addition, leveraged existing data to create a report and analysis that described the Center’s impact and influence
URBAN INITIATIVES
Strategic Growth Plan and Earned Revenue Market Research
Project included 1:1 interviews, landscape assessment and survey design and analysis