Not all funders have Web sites, but it is worth a try. The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University is a research and development unit that provides national and international leadership for advancing the theory and practice of evaluation as applied to education and human services. InnoNet's web site is a free resource that provides tools, instruction, guidance and a framework for creating detailed program, evaluation and fundraising plans.
Ongoing evaluation is emphasized.
Various authors provide chapters on a host of topics. Three workforms for the evaluation process are included. Describes how to create an evaluation design and how to collect and analyze data in a way that will result in low-cost, successful evaluation. Presents eight steps to outcome measurement which include how to analyze, report, and use your findings. Presents an overview of the Kellogg Foundation's philosophy and expectations for evaluation.