Evaluating Faith-Based Advocacy Efforts: Frameworks, Methods, and Case Studies
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: 10.64357/neya-gjnps-fth-bs-advc-09
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About the Article
Evaluation is a critical but often underdeveloped dimension of advocacy practice. For faith-based organizations, it measures effectiveness while reinforcing accountability to communities, funders, and spiritual commitments. This article outlines frameworks and methods for evaluating advocacy in resource-constrained contexts, emphasizing SMART objectives, measurable indicators, and participatory approaches.
Case studies from the Green Belt Movement, Black Church Food Security Network, Jesuit Refugee Service, Micah Challenge, and Islamic Relief USA demonstrate how evaluation enhances learning, informs future strategies, and sustains legitimacy. By integrating stakeholder feedback, transparent reporting, and ethical communication, evaluation shifts from a technical task to a participatory process that strengthens trust and long-term impact.
Key Topics
- Frameworks for advocacy evaluation
- SMART goals and measurable indicators
- Data collection methods in low-resource settings
- Stakeholder feedback mechanisms
- Transparency and ethical communication
- Case studies of evaluation in practice
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Evaluating Faith-Based Advocacy Efforts: Frameworks, Methods, and Case Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fth-bs-advc-09
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