Effective Nonprofits. Stronger Communities.
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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If you’re based in Europe, Asia, or Australia, look for our better-timed webinar offerings this Fall!
How to Do a Great Needs Assessment
Webinar
May 14, 2020
10:00 – 11:30 am PT
Register
Making Your Evaluation Findings Sticky
CDC Program Performance and Evaluation Office
Private Webinar
July 8, 2020
Tips for Nonprofit Survival
Free Nonprofit Hub Webinar
June 17, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 pm PT
Register
What is Program Sustainability and How Can You Achieve it?
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association
Private Webinar
July 7 & 9, 2020
Innovative Evaluation Reporting
CDC Program Performance and Evaluation Office
Private Webinar
July 1, 2020
What is Program Sustainability and How Can You Achieve it?
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Private Webinar
July 29, 2020
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 Podcast
A podcast by evaluators for evaluators!
Evaluation Glossary
A searchable online glossary of common evaluation terms and their synonyms.
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.
Videos
Two popular videos on System Thinking and Evaluation and What Evaluation Can Do For You.