Services at Curious Evaluation

Schedule an initial consultation to discuss how we can partner with your organization.

Examples of specific services are also listed to match with common specific needs.

Types of Services Offered

First Time Consultation

Schedule a consultation to identify potential projects without a formal commitment. This can include projects listed below, workshopping an initial scope of work, or identifying additional resources.

“Accidental” Evaluator, Solo Database Administrator, or Small Data Team Coaching

Are you relying on a single person within your organization to handle all aspects of data collection, organization, and analysis? Do they have the necessary training in evaluation, program data management, analysis, or reporting? If not, we're here to help. We know this is common among many programs. We offer training, support, and thought partnership to strengthen your data capabilities.

This can include tailored guidance and coaching to small teams, as well as those working independently, who require occasional support and thought partnership on data management, collection, evaluation, interpretation, and leveraging results for internal improvement. We understand the unique challenges faced by small teams and solo practitioners, and we're dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricacies of data effectively.

Data System Review & Recommendations

Many organizations already have valuable data within their reach, whether it's stored in a database or a collection of spreadsheets. However, leveraging this data effectively and deriving meaningful insights can be a significant challenge. We support organizations in harnessing the full potential of their data systems.

Some key areas of focus:

  • Enhancing your team's ability to interpret outcomes and utilize data to drive program improvement, building data literacy skills, or discussing how to effectively incorporate data into everyday work

  • Improving processes within your organization vital to efficient data utilization, such as automating manual tasks, developing communication channels, and identifying barriers that hinder effective use

  • Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools that enable everyone to recognize the benefits of integrating data into your program strategy

Metric Lifecycle: Development, Collection, Analysis, Reporting, Use, Iteration

Data typically follows a comprehensive lifecycle, encompassing the initial conceptualization all the way to utilizing insights. Throughout this journey, organizations often encounter common challenges. We bring the evaluative thinking and frameworks to support overcoming them effectively.

We support organizations through the various phases of the data lifecycle, including:

  • Guiding organizations to transform their mission statements, proposals, or directives into timely, appropriate, and feasible metrics that align with program objectives

  • Identifying and incorporating counterfactual data and research to enhance the rigor of your data collection, analysis, and interpretation

  • Creating data collection strategies that are sustainable, align with your organization's capacity, and yield meaningful and reliable data

  • Analyzing and reporting on a strategic timeline for both program improvement and fundraising purposes

  • Ensuring that organizations gain actionable insights to enhance program outcomes and effectively communicate their impact to stakeholders

Program Evaluation Proposal

An evaluation is a long-term project that uses established research methods to determine how program services are delivered, the ways in which they work well and could be improved, or, where possible, the impact of services on individuals, families, and communities.

Often, an evaluation requires one of the previous services offered. This can be determined through a consultation.