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Do I Need a Control Group?

A good evaluation design does not require a control group, but the results will be much more interesting and powerful if you have one.  The purpose of program evaluation is to understand the extent a program is achieving desired program outcomes and impacts.  For example, if a program is designed to increase participant self-esteem a […]

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The Six Required Elements to Eliminate Frustration with Organizational Metrics

The majority of nonprofit and government leaders agree that it is critical in today’s environment to have organizational metrics that measure and communicate the organization’s unique story. Yet, knowing something and doing something are two different things. Our Measurement Culture Survey project, which has assessed over 200 nonprofit and government organizations, reveals that only 25%

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Why Data are Critical for Nonprofits to Win Grants and Increase Funding

Solid impact and outcome measures are often the deciding factor as to which nonprofit and government programs get funded and which ones get left behind. I’ve been teaching organizations how to win grants and increase funding for years, and thought having data was common knowledge throughout the social sector. However, a conversation with my friend Christy Farnbauch

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Charly Bauer

Executive Director

Charly Bauer, executive director for Measurement Resources, leads the team of data analysts and subject matter experts to help purpose-driven organizations use measurement to move their missions forward. Prior to joining Measurement Resources in early 2022, Charly served as C-suite executive and co-founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, where he supported the growth of the company from one to 58 scoop shops in 16 cities. He also managed the company’s philanthropy efforts and led the organization through the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation in 2013. He currently serves on nonprofit boards, including BuddyUp for Life and Besa, and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Columbus, the Short North Business Association and Short North Alliance, and the North Market Development Authority, where Jeni’s had its first retail location. Prior to Jeni’s, Charly served as a product manager at OCLC, Inc., the global library technology and research organization.

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