Reporting and Communicating Evaluation Findings in Nonprofit 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-tr-ev-imp-as-08
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About the Article
Evaluation findings only achieve influence when they are effectively reported and communicated. This article examines how nonprofits can translate evidence into actionable insights through structured reports, tailored communication, and inclusive practices. It analyzes the essential components of comprehensive reports—executive summary, methodology, findings, discussion, recommendations, and appendices—while emphasizing data visualization as a tool for clarity and accessibility. Case illustrations from literacy, vocational training, and health programs demonstrate how different audiences—funders, program staff, and community members—require distinct communication strategies. The article concludes that reporting should blend rigor with accessibility, evidence with narrative, and data with lived experiences to maximize accountability, transparency, and long-term impact.
Key Topics
- Structure of comprehensive evaluation reports
- Data visualization for accessibility and clarity
- Tailoring communication to diverse stakeholders
- Combining evidence with narrative and stories
- Accountability and transparency in reporting
- Strategies for maximizing long-term impact
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Reporting and communicating evaluation findings in nonprofit programs. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tr-ev-imp-as-08
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