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Community Solutions assists nonprofit organizations to deliver their programs and services more effectively, efficiently, and sustainably. We build capacity in evaluation and performance measurement, strategic and program planning, and program sustainability planning that leads to stronger organizations and more positive change in our communities.
Services
Evaluation
Ensure your programs are on track and effective
Program Planning
Start your programs on the right track.
Capacity-building
Increase your knowledge and skills
Sustainability Planning
Ensure your program impact lasts
Books
Upcoming Events
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Sustainability: The Forgotten Evaluation Dimension?
AEA Nonprofit & Foundations TIG
September 15, 2021
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Build Your Nonprofit’s Capacity with Nonprofit Lifecycles
Webinar
Oct 26, 2021
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Developing Multiple Business Lines
AEA Independent Consulting TIG
September 23, 2021
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Data Parties: Something New for Your Evaluation Toolbox?
American Evaluation Association 2021 Conference
November 8-12, 2021 (TBD)
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Using Liberating Structures Techniques in Evaluation
Webinar
October 19, 2021
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Free Resources
Free Resources
Tip sheets and other innovative resources for nonprofits and evaluators that are practical, relevant, and something you can use immediately in your day-to-day work.
Evaluation Glossary App
It’s back! An evaluation glossary app for iPhone and Android. Quickly search for terms alphabetically or by broad category and view their definition.
Evaluation Podcast
A podcast by evaluators for evaluators!
Videos
Two popular videos on System Thinking and Evaluation and What Evaluation Can Do For You.
Mobile Learning
A tablet-based course in evaluation designed specifically for senior decision-makers to quickly increase their understanding of how evaluation can make them more effective.