BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Susan Hirt Hagen CORE - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Susan Hirt Hagen CORE X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://core.psu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270330T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185452 CREATED:20260408T150003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184633Z UID:2703-1778070600-1806415200@core.psu.edu SUMMARY:Nonprofit Evaluation Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is your nonprofit able to communicate its impact to your employees\, volunteers\, stakeholders\, and the public? \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our series of hands-on workshops designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively measure and enhance your impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n We look forward to helping you learn more about your organization’s impact! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact Analysis\n Learn the fundamentals of analyzing your nonprofit’s impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data Collection Strategies\n Discover effective methods for gathering meaningful data. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outcome Evaluation\n Understand how to evaluate and report your outcomes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Fees\, Location\, and Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Training is provided at no cost to nonprofit organizations through a generous grant by the Erie Insurance Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All sessions will be held at the Federal House on the Penn State Behrend campus\, located at 5343 Station Road\, Erie\, PA. \nParking permits and a campus mailed will be emailed prior to each session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance at all sessions is encouraged but not required. Light meals are provided. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction to the Workshop Series\n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare for the series by learning what we will cover and begin thinking about how to use what you will learn within your nonprofit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 6\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Logic Model Development\n \n \n \n \n \n Logic models are tools for planning\, describing\, managing\, communicating\, and evaluating a program or intervention. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 10\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 – 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outcome Measurements and Reporting\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn how to examine your data\, draw objective conclusions\, and learn more about the impact of your program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 12\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 – 6:30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 8\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data Visualization\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 14\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 – 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant Writing Essentials\n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop is designed to help nonprofit professionals craft compelling grant narratives\, identify relevant funding opportunities\, and avoid common pitfalls in the application process. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 10\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Translating Science to Practice\n \n \n \n \n \n You have the data showing impact and areas for improvement\, now what? Learn how to meaningfully apply the data to better your organization.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 12\, 2027\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best Practices in Leveraging AI\n \n \n \n \n \n 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 17\, 2027\n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 – 6:30 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Project Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n This session will focus on questions that arise during the series and provide suggestions for future applications.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 30\, 2027\n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 – 2:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. James Hodge\n \n \n \n \n \n Director\, Susan Hirt Hagen CORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Charisse Nixon\n \n \n \n \n \n Associate Director\, CORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Megan LaMotte\n \n \n \n \n \n Associate Director of Research and Evaluation\, CORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Confirm Your Attendance\n \n \n \n \n \n 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! \n \n Reserve Your Spot URL:https://core.psu.edu/event/nonprofit-evaluation-workshop-series/ LOCATION:Susan Hirt Hagen CORE\, 5343 Station Rd\, Erie\, PA\, 16563\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Peterson":MAILTO:caf114@psu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR