1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Measuring Success: Evaluating Community Initiatives

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas To evaluate is to determine the value of your work

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Fears of evaluation "I don't know how to do an evaluation." "I don't have time." "The results may be negative or hurt us."

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why should you evaluate your program? Success is reinforcing Failure is instructive To make you feel good To raise the chances of further action To understand important aspects of the initiative

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas When should you evaluate your initiative? When your plan is in action When some of your plans have been completed

6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you do an evaluation? Decide you want to evaluate Evaluate in terms of objectives or goals Identify criteria that provide ways to measure your objectives Collect data on each of these indicators Use the results to adjust the program as necessary