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Learn About Indiana’s Youngest Children with the 2019 ELAC Annual Report!
Indiana’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) released its 2019 ELAC Annual Report. Each year, ELAC completes a needs assessment of the state’s early childhood education system and recommends solutions. We want to share some quick highlights and key takeaways...
5 W’s of a Process Evaluation: Part 2
In a recent blog post, we introduced the first two W’s of a process evaluation: Why conduct a process evaluation Who should conduct a process evaluation This blog post will cover the remaining three W’s: What methods to use to conduct a process evaluation Where to...
5 W’s of a Process Evaluation: Part 1
When thinking about program process evaluation, most people focus on assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of their program. However, they may overlook evaluating how the program was delivered or implemented, which can significantly impact those outcomes. Not all...
4 Steps to Create a Dashboard
In today’s information age, organizations are overwhelmed with the amount of information that they collect, track and monitor. Non-profit leaders must decipher all the data to determine what is meaningful and relevant to share with staff, funders, Boards of Directors...
Are You Data Literate?
Recently, the TCG team participated in a data visualization challenge at the Indy Big Data Conference, inspiring me to write a blog on becoming data literate. What does it mean to be data literate? Merriam-Webster defines literacy as “having knowledge or competence,”...
4 Tips for Getting Started with Tableau
Have you ever seen beautiful charts or dashboards that make the data “pop” in the report or presentation and wondered how could you do that? At Transform Consulting Group, we have made a lot of charts and graphs to help our clients evaluate their programs and...
When do you need a Feasibility Study?
Whether you call it a feasibility study, a needs assessment, or a readiness assessment, you typically need one when your organization is considering a significant initiative such as a capital fundraising campaign, adding a new program or service, or expanding into a...
Press Pause: Redesigning an Existing Program
In January, we kicked off our Exercise Your Impact campaign. Throughout 2019, we've been sharing tools and resources highlighting the critical phases of organizational planning. During Quarter 2, we are focusing on program development. An important aspect of program...
5 Tips to Implement an Evidence-based Program
When awarding funding, philanthropic funders want to invest in “what works” and is proven effective. Many funders show preference for programs and practices that are evidence-based. Implementing an evidence-based program is a great way for grant seekers to demonstrate...
