Understanding Evaluation and Impact Assessment 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-02
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About the Article
Evaluation and impact assessment are essential tools for nonprofit organizations to ensure program effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability. While evaluation provides structured analysis of program design, implementation, and outcomes, impact assessment broadens the perspective to long-term systemic effects on individuals and communities. This article examines formative, summative, process, and impact evaluation approaches, illustrating their value through case examples in literacy, vocational training, microfinance, agriculture, and health interventions. It emphasizes the role of stakeholder engagement, ethical responsibility, and methodological rigor in producing reliable evidence that informs both internal learning and external accountability. By embedding these practices into organizational culture, nonprofits can enhance strategic decision-making, sustain development outcomes, and strengthen credibility in resource-constrained environments.
Key Topics
- Formative, summative, process, and impact evaluation
- Accountability and transparency in nonprofit programs
- Resource optimization and strategic decision-making
- Ethical principles in evaluation and assessment
- Mixed-methods and participatory approaches
- Sustainability through long-term impact measurement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding evaluation and impact assessment in nonprofit programs. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tr-ev-imp-as-02
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