PROGRAM EVALUATION – NOT ROCKET SCIENCE: AN OVERVIEW FOR NGOS

March 17th 2010

This one hour session touches on the basics of program evaluation, and is intended to de-mystify and simplify the process for application in programs and projects of NGOs. 

Program Evaluation: what is it and why should we do it? 
Applying “Reasonableness” 
Deciding what to evaluate 
Finding the best methods 
Collecting information 
Drawing conclusions 
Avoiding common pitfalls 

Facilitator 
Joanne Hughes is a retired public servant, having spent most of her career in senior management with the federal government including a period as national Director of Program Evaluation for Veterans Affairs, and Regional Director (Atlantic) Statistics Canada. Her volunteer work over the years has included conducting program evaluations for NGOs. 

Joanne was born (nee Livingston) and raised in East Saint John. Her studies and work took her to cities throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Upon retirement in 2008 she returned home to Saint John to spend more time with family, and get re-connected with the city, her roots and long-time friends. She is an active member in the SJKV Newcomers and is currently engaged in fundraising and program evaluation work for Sophia Recovery Centre in Saint John. 

All Education Programs are sponsored by the United Way of Greater Saint John

Location: Saint John Volunteer Centre, 66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224
Pre register call 506-658-1555 or email training@nb.aibn.com 
Registration: 11:45 am to 12 Noon
Workshop: 12 Noon to 1: pm
Fee: $15.00
Failure to notify of cancellation 2 days prior to Workshop will result in the fee being invoiced.
Prior to registration please advise if you have any mobility restrictions.
Bring your lunch/ Coffee /Tea provided