Data Collection and Management for Non-Profit Program Evaluation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-06
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About the Article
Robust data collection and management are fundamental for credible non-profit program evaluation. This article outlines design choices for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, emphasizing alignment with evaluation questions, quality assurance, and responsible data governance. It discusses high-tech solutions, including mobile data capture, GIS, dashboards, and visualization software, alongside low-tech approaches such as paper surveys and community meetings. Case studies from literacy, community health, and microfinance programs illustrate practical applications and highlight strategies to balance rigor with feasibility. Emphasizing cultural responsiveness, ethical practice, and stakeholder engagement, the article provides a blueprint for generating reliable, timely, and actionable evidence that informs decision-making, strengthens accountability, and supports adaptive improvement in diverse and resource-limited contexts.
Key Topics
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Mixed Methods
- Data Quality Assurance
- Non-Profit Evaluation
- Resource-Limited Contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Data Collection and Management for Non-Profit Program Evaluation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-tp-05
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