Designing Effective Evaluation Plans for Non-Profit Programs
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-04
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About the Article
Evaluation plans provide the foundation for systematic, credible assessments of non-profit programs. This article presents a structured framework for creating effective evaluation plans, including defining goals, engaging stakeholders, developing evaluation questions, selecting methods, and allocating resources. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, organizations can ensure that findings are rigorous, relevant, and actionable. The discussion emphasizes strategies for resource-constrained contexts, such as leveraging secondary data, adopting digital tools, and building partnerships with research institutions. Case illustrations from education, health, and economic development programs demonstrate how evaluation planning strengthens accountability, supports program improvement, and embeds a culture of learning.
Key Topics
- Frameworks for evaluation planning
- Developing evaluation questions
- Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
- Timelines and resource allocation
- Strategies for resource-constrained environments
- Accountability and continuous improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Designing Effective Evaluation Plans for Non-Profit Programs. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-ev-bt-pr-04
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