Nonprofit Evaluation Workshop Series
September 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - May 11, 2027 @ 1:30 pm
Is your nonprofit able to communicate its impact to your employees, volunteers, stakeholders, and the public?
Join our series of hands-on workshops designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively measure and enhance your impact.
Taught by research and evaluation team members at Susan Hirt Hagen CORE, the sessions are designed for the nonprofit professional and do not require a prior knowledge of statistics or program evaluation.
We look forward to helping you learn more about your organization’s impact!
Impact Analysis
Learn the fundamentals of analyzing your nonprofit’s impact.
Data Collection Strategies
Discover effective methods for gathering meaningful data.
Outcome Evaluation
Understand how to evaluate and report your outcomes.
Workshop Fees, Location, and Registration
Training is provided at no cost to nonprofit organizations through a generous grant by the Erie Insurance Foundation.
All sessions will be held at the Federal House on the Penn State Behrend campus, located at 5343 Station Road, Erie, PA.
Instructions for obtaining a parking permit and a campus map will be emailed prior to each session.
Attendance at all sessions is encouraged but not required. Light meals are provided.
Workshop Schedule
All sessions run from Noon – 1:30 pm and include a light lunch.
Introduction to the Workshop Series
Prepare for the series by learning what we will cover and begin thinking about how to use what you will learn within your nonprofit.
September 22, 2026
Noon - 1:30 pm
Logic Model Development
Logic models are tools for planning, describing, managing, communicating, and evaluating a program or intervention.
October 13, 2026
Noon - 1:30 pm
Outcome Measurements and Reporting
How can one measure the positive impact their program makes? Learn to create measurement tools that will accurately assess whether your activities, programs, etc. are achieving their intended results.
November 10, 2026
Noon - 1:30 pm
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
Learn how to examine your data, draw objective conclusions, and learn more about the impact of your program.
December 8, 2026
Noon - 1:30 pm
Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
Learn how to interpret your non-numerical data to better understand the how and why of your organization’s impact, rather than measuring how much or how often.
January 12, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Data Visualization
You’ve gathered and analyzed data on your nonprofits impact. Learn how to display the data in a way that helps people understand patterns, trends, relationships and insights.
January 26, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Grant Writing Essentials
This workshop is designed to help nonprofit professionals craft compelling grant narratives, identify relevant funding opportunities, and avoid common pitfalls in the application process.
February 16, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Translating Science to Practice
You have the data showing impact and areas for improvement, now what? Learn how to meaningfully apply the data to better your organization.
March 16, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Best Practices in Leveraging AI
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool for analyzing data. We’ll unpack the basics of using this emerging technology to help you analyze and display your data.
April 13, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Project Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead
This session will focus on questions that arise during the series and provide suggestions for future applications.
May 11, 2027
Noon - 1:30 pm
Speakers
Dr. James Hodge
Director, Susan Hirt Hagen CORE
Dr. Charisse Nixon
Associate Director, CORE
Dr. Megan LaMotte
Associate Director of Research and Evaluation, CORE
Confirm Your Attendance
Join us for a transformative series of workshops designed to empower nonprofits with the tools to measure and enhance their impact. Secure your spot today!