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Program Evaluation for Mission Impact

This course focuses on the techniques and application of evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of nonprofit programs.

Certificates: Nonprofit Executive Leadership,

Course Dates
LocationDatesCostRegister
IU IndianapolisSeptember 11, 2025 - September 12, 2025$1,295.00Register
Online (Asynchronous)October 13, 2025 - November 09, 2025$1,395.00Register
IU IndianapolisMarch 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026$1,295.00Registration opening soon
Online (Asynchronous)April 06, 2026 - May 03, 2026$1,395.00Registration opening soon
IU IndianapolisSeptember 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026$1,295.00Registration opening soon

Course Details

Please review the attendance policy and cancellation/transfer policy before registering.

Schedule

Program Evaluation for Mission Impact is offered in-person and online.

In-person

The in-person class is two days in length.

Day 1: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Day 1 Agenda
TimeActivity
8:30-10:00Introductions, identifying session goals, defining program evaluation goals (the 4 Ws) and program evaluation versus performance measurement
10:00-10:15Break
10:15-11:30Conceptualization, operationalization and measurement, logic models
11:30-12:30Lunch
12:30-2:00Research design for program evaluation, causation, experiments and surveys
2:00-2:15Break
2:15-4:30Small and large group work: applying what we learned to your organization
Day 2 Agenda
TimeActivity
8:30-10:00Sampling, qualitative vs. quantitative approaches
10:00-10:15Break
10:15-11:30Ethics, small group work
11:30-12:30Lunch
12:30-2:00Reporting evaluation results; cost-benefit analysis
2:00-2:15Break
2:15-4:30Participant research; Q&A; Wrap-up

Online (Asynchronous) Schedule

The asynchronous online course is four weeks in length.

Each week you’ll have a course module to complete. Each module consists of:

  • readings (available in PDF format)
  • viewing a pre-recorded narrated presentation
  • engaging in forum discussions with others
  • and submitting assignments.

More details about the online format and requirements may be viewed here.

Week 1: Introduction to Program Evaluation
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentations
Quiz
Assignment: Logic Model
Assignment: Discussion

Week 2: Effective Research Design
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentations
Quiz
Assignment: Program Description for Final Project
Assignment: Literature Review for Final Project
Assignment: Discussion

Week 3: Evaluation Methods
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentations
Quiz
Assignment: Methods Section for Final Project
Assignment: Discussion

Week 4: Performance Measurement, Data Analysis & Forecasting
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentations
Assignment: Final Project - Program Evaluation Plan
Assignment: Analysis of Kids Count Data Center
Assignment: Discussion
Course Evaluation

To successfully complete the course, all coursework must be completed and submitted no later than Sunday of week 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This is a firm deadline and late work will not be accepted.

Location

The location next to each course date indicates if the course is being held in-person or online.

The in-person class is held on the IU Indianapolis campus. Please click on the location name for further details and recommended hotel accommodations.

Registrants will receive complete course logistical information upon registration.

CFRE Education Points

Full participation in many of The Fund Raising School’s courses fulfill education point requirements for Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Program Evaluation for Mission Impact qualifies for 13.0 CFRE Education Points/Hours.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Tuition payment is due before the class begins and may be paid by credit card or check. All cancellations and transfers are subject to an administrative fee of $275.

The Fund Raising School, an international leader in fundraising training and professional development, and IU Executive Education at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, a nationally ranked leader in nonprofit management education, are pleased to announce this course offering. It is one of four required courses for the Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership.

What this course is about

Program evaluation is one mechanism for establishing accountability in nonprofit organizations. This course focuses on the techniques and application of evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of nonprofit programs. Participants will learn evaluation techniques currently used to determine whether nonprofit programs are having the intended effects. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement cutting-edge performance measurement strategies in nonprofit organizations. Topics include:

  • Program evaluation and accountability
  • Practical program evaluation techniques
  • Performance management strategies for effective and efficient programming
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