Steve Patty, PhD, Founder & Principal
Dialogues In Action, LLC
Presentation & Continental Breakfast at 8:00
Networking at 9:30
In this session, we’ll explore how to build the evaluation capacity of your nonprofit in order to promote organizational learning. This session will offer a framework and resources for thinking about how to develop an evaluation strategy that informs multiple aspects of nonprofit management.
We will explore how to utilize evaluation in various activities, such as program design, implementation and management, strategic planning, outreach, fundraising, and communications. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect both individually and in small groups about implications for their own organization.
The session will cover the following topics:
- Integrating “evaluative thinking” into nonprofit practice
- Understanding the various purposes and types of evaluation
- Developing an evaluation approach that fits your organization
- Identifying key stakeholders and engaging them in evaluation processes
About the Presenter
Dr. Steve Patty is founder of Dialogues in Action, a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders rethink the development of people. He has designed leadership and organizational development processes for groups like the YMCA of the USA, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, MEND International, Community-School Partnerships, and City of Surrey among others. He has a PhD in Educational Leadership from Trinity University and has served as department chair at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon and as adjunct professor for institutions like the International University of Monaco. He is an author and frequent conference speaker.
About the Network
Executive Directors Network is designed to strengthen your management skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.
Become a Season Pass Holder
We encourage organizations and individuals to attend the entire series by purchasing a season pass. Season pass holders save up to $140 off of the individual session registration fees and are pre-registered for all eight network sessions. Purchase a season pass today!
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| NAO Members | $25.00 |
| Nonmembers | $50.00 |