Gardening, like running a nonprofit or community coalition, is all about being agile, that is, adapting and responding to change.

That is why, at CES, we have begun suggesting our clients develop 3-year strategic plans, rather than the traditional five-year plan.

Does your year-end impact report have your nonprofit staff stressed out? It doesn’t have to be so hard.

Is your coalition or community nonprofit in a rut? Try this to engage the community.

Discover the essential "ingredients" for effective evaluation in nonprofits and community work. Learn how to choose meaningful metrics that align with your mission, build trust, and showcase impact. Start telling your organization’s story with data that matters.

In the nonprofit world, making an impact is just as important as knowing how to measure it—and that’s where a good evaluation plan comes in. It’s more than just numbers; it’s about getting a clear picture of how your work is affecting the people and communities you care about.

Understanding the impact of your programs isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about truly grasping how effective your efforts are and where improvements are needed. That’s where evaluation comes in. It’s not just a tool; it’s essential for enhancing the effectiveness of the great work you do in the communities you serve.

Understanding the impact of your programs isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about truly grasping how effective your efforts are and where improvements are needed. That’s where evaluation comes in. It’s not just a tool; it’s essential for enhancing the effectiveness of the great work you do in the communities you serve.

Understanding the impact of your programs isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about truly grasping how effective your efforts are and where improvements are needed. That’s where evaluation comes in. It’s not just a tool; it’s essential for enhancing the effectiveness of the great work you do in the communities you serve.

We have been busy the last few months, working in some of our rural Georgia communities. We love building coalition and evaluation capacity.

I love facilitating groups and am always looking for new ways to engage hashtag#community groups. In this post, I share some inspiration using my stash of card decks all designed to inspire. Let me know if you use them or if you have another favorite.