Pedro Paz

Building Strong Funder-Evaluation Partnerships from Both Sides of the Table

What foundations really look for in evaluation partners and how to build lasting relationships During our April 2026 Gathering Space, Pedro Paz of Responsive Evaluation Services shared his experience building strong foundation-evaluator partnerships, building on his experience both as a funder (at First 5 Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara Foundation, and the Santa Barbara […]

Building Strong Funder-Evaluation Partnerships from Both Sides of the Table Read More »

The ‘Why’ Behind Evaluation: Connecting Data to Mission

When measuring impact becomes a reflection of who you are—not just what funders require Let’s be honest: for many nonprofit professionals, the word “evaluation” triggers thoughts of compliance reports, funder demands, and hours spent wrestling with spreadsheets. It feels like something done to the organization rather than for it.But what if we’ve been looking at

The ‘Why’ Behind Evaluation: Connecting Data to Mission Read More »

The Critical Role of Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Success

IntroductionIn an era of increasing accountability and competition for resources, nonprofit organizations face mounting pressure to demonstrate their value and impact. Program evaluation has emerged as what researchers describe as a “cornerstone” of nonprofit effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability (Kazanskaia, 2025). Far from being merely an administrative exercise, evaluation serves as a strategic tool that strengthens

The Critical Role of Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Success Read More »