Evaluations

Photo of employee Sam Keating

8/4/26

Solving the Evaluation Catch-22

Nonprofit organizations often hit a catch-22—they need evaluation to get grant funding, but need grants to fund evaluation. How can they move past this?

By Sam KeatingRead More

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4/17/26

Corona’s Research Supports Child Care Works

Corona's Child Care Works survey findings shed light on Colorado's child care affordability crisis.

By Jim PripusichRead More

3/18/26

Corona’s Coaching Accelerates Conservation Impact

Corona helped conservation teams build theories of change and evaluation plans through the Peregrine Accelerator at Colorado State University.

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Corona Insights employee Catherine Rockey

2/20/26

Corona’s Evaluation Helps CASA Communicate Impact

Corona uncovers a compelling narrative for Colorado CASA and their impact. See how they are putting our evaluation to work.

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5/20/24

Crafting a Theory of Change, Part 2: Finalizing and Testing

In part 2 of our Theory of Change (ToC) blog series, we discuss the final drafting steps, including identifying your team’s activities, outputs and outcomes. We also share advice on testing your ToC and share tips for leading an efficient process.

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5/10/24

Crafting a Theory of Change, Part 1: Where to Begin

A Theory of Change (ToC) is both a process and a product that describes who your organization serves, what your organization does to serve them, and what lasting impact you intend to help your community achieve. This first blog in a two-part series explores how to begin the drafting process.

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2/29/24

Optimizing Your Data Journey: A Guide for Social Sector Organizations

We’ve identified five critical aspects of data mature organizations. Take our quiz to assess these aspects for your team.

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12/10/23

Talking Metrics, Part II: A Framework for Looking at Metrics

There are many frameworks that relate metrics to organizational goals. Paul discusses his preferred framework here.

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12/10/23

Talking Metrics, Part I: Let’s Break Down the Buzzword

This blog post is dedicated to a trendy word in the social sector, “metrics.”

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12/10/23

Conducting a Data Audit

This is the final blog in a three part series on how you, as a nonprofit leader or contributor, can maximize your organization’s existing data assets.

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