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Program Design & Evaluation | For Science Sake

For Science Sake

Program Design & Evaluation

I design programs that work in the real world and I evaluate them with clear and credible methods. From logic model to final report, you get a complete cycle that turns goals into action and action into learning.

What you get

A single service that covers design and evaluation from start to finish. I align strategy, delivery, and measurement so you can plan with confidence and show results with clarity.

Program design

  • Problem framing and goals that fit your mission
  • Logic model and theory of change in plain language
  • Stakeholder and partner mapping with roles and commitments
  • Curriculum and facilitation plans for workshops and training
  • Implementation timeline with budget and resource plan

Program evaluation

  • Evaluation plan that matches your goals and context
  • Indicators and targets for outputs, outcomes, and impact
  • Data collection tools with protocols and consent language
  • Mixed methods analysis with clear visuals and summaries
  • Reporting calendar with board-ready and funder-ready briefs
  • Learning loops for improvement and decision support
Good fit checklist
  • You want a program plan that is fundable and feasible
  • You need evaluation that is practical and right sized
  • You want results that support decisions, not shelf reports
Domains

Conservation, land stewardship, water, agriculture, education, community engagement, workforce, youth and adult learning.

A simple process that links design and evaluation

Each step produces a concrete deliverable. You can start at step one or I can plug into a step you already have in motion.

1

Discover

Listen, review, and map the current state. I gather goals, constraints, timelines, and expectations. Output is a short brief with success criteria.

2

Design

Co-create the logic model, delivery plan, and budget. I define measures while design choices are still flexible. Output is a program blueprint.

3

Measure

Select indicators and create tools. I pilot data collection and refine instructions so staff can run with it. Output is an evaluation guide and toolkit.

4

Learn

Analyze, visualize, and share what works. I translate findings into decisions with clear next steps. Output is a findings deck and a one-page dashboard.

Common deliverables

Blueprint file set

  • Logic model and theory of change
  • Implementation timeline and roles
  • Budget worksheet and resource plan

Evaluation toolkit

  • Indicator library and data dictionary
  • Survey and interview guides
  • Data collection calendar and SOPs

Reporting set

  • One-page dashboard and slide deck
  • Funder and board brief templates
  • Lessons and decisions memo

Questions you may have

Can you use our existing model and tools

Yes. I can align to what you use now and close gaps so the plan is consistent and complete.

What evaluation types do you support

Formative, process, outcome, and developmental. I match the design to the maturity and context of your program.

How do you support staff and partners

I provide training, facilitation guides, and quick reference sheets so the team can deliver with confidence.

How do you handle data and privacy

I set clear roles, storage, consent, and access rules. I use simple tools when they meet the need and secure platforms when required.

Ready to plan and prove results

Send me your goals and timeline. I will share a short scope with tasks, deliverables, and cost so you can move forward with clarity.

Start a scope

I work with nonprofits, universities, agencies, and coalitions. I speak plain language, keep meetings focused, and deliver files you can reuse.