What changes and trends are occurring in the communities you serve?
Do you need information to make good decisions about your programs?
Do you believe your work is making a difference, yet have trouble demonstrating this to key stakeholders and funders?
JVA offers research and program evaluation services to generate the information you want to make strategic decisions, and the evaluation you need to demonstrate the effectiveness of your work. JVA will work with you to:
- Understand the needs and opportunities in your community
- Analyze your markets to inform decision-making
- Demonstrate the effectiveness of your programming and investments
- Investigate current trends and topics of interest to your organization
Our research and evaluation approach will help you advance your strategic vision. We'll work with you to develop and support services and programs that address community needs, are grounded in best practices and build your current capacities. Our experience spans a number of fields, including education, health and human services, and diverse populations. From small nonprofits to metropolitan school districts, we utilize a participatory approach to get the results you need and engage stakeholders at all levels. Our services include:
- Data collection
- Conducting focus groups and interviews (in English and Spanish)
- Market research and analysis
- Community needs assessments
- Facilitation, including multiagency and large-scale
- Process and outcome evaluation design and planning
- Selecting tools and assessments
- Designing surveys
- Large-scale controlled studies and quantitative data analysis
Contact JVA today to get the research and evaluation to drive your work.