Data Collection and Management in 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-ev-bt-pr-06
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About the Article
Data collection and management form the foundation of credible program evaluation. This article reviews qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, highlighting their complementary roles in capturing participant perspectives and producing measurable indicators of program performance. It examines strategies for ensuring data quality—standardization, training, pilot testing, verification, and bias reduction—alongside best practices in secure data management, including structured databases, encryption, backups, and access controls. Digital tools such as mobile platforms, survey software, and cloud-based systems are contrasted with low-tech and participatory approaches tailored to resource-constrained environments. By integrating these practices, non-profits can produce reliable and actionable findings that strengthen accountability, adaptive learning, and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Topics
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
- Ensuring data quality and reliability
- Data management systems and security practices
- Digital tools for collection and analysis
- Approaches for low-resource environments
- Best practices in data collection and management
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Data Collection and Management in Non-Profit Program Evaluation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-ev-bt-pr-06
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