Evaluation is a working part of the organization. Evaluation collaborates with all members of the organization. Effective evaluation is not exclusive, rather it partners with board members, program staff, activity recipients, advisory committee members and others. Effective collaboration provides continuous feedback, both horizontal and vertical. It is critical to the well-being of the organization that results are tailored to specific stakeholders.
Evaluation is both quantitative and qualitative.
When the activity is defined and goals and objectives are written, measurable outcomes often quantify the existence of the project. Outcomes should also capture the qualitative success of the activity. Evaluation is objective. To ensure instrument validity, evaluation must be objective. Evaluation is not a necessary intervention tool for programmatic change.