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E·val·u·ate
| • | To ascertain or fix the value or worth of. |
| • | To examine and judge carefully; appraise. |
| • | Mathematics. To calculate the numerical value of; express numerically. |
Growing numbers of organizations (foundations, service providers, non-profits, governments, and private firms) are recognizing the need to provide clear evidence of accountability for the money, time and effort they expend to achieve their stated goals.
Systems Model used in Evaluation Research
While accountability has driven much previous research, Alinea Group explores the evaluation paradigm from an integrated perspective that emphasizes helping programs and policies to achieve their goals and to improve services.
Alinea Group's evaluations cover the following integrated components:
| • | Needs Assessment |
| • | Conceptualization of the program or policy |
| • | Design of the program or policy |
| • | Implementation of the program or policy |
| • | Measurement of progress |
| • | Outcome measures |
Evaluation research can help your organization to:
| • | Recruit and retain talented staff |
| • | Attract new participants |
| • | Garner support for well defined results |
| • | Retain or increase funding |
| • | Engage collaborators |
| • | Strengthen existing services |
| • | Target effective services for expansion |
| • | Identify staff and volunteer training needs |
| • | Develop and justify budgets |
| • | Prepare long range plans |
| • | Focus board members' attention on pragmatic issues |
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