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Delivering A Survey
You wrote a great survey. Now, will anyone answer it? Seven steps to get more (and better) responses, from timing your asks to closing the loop, plus the one mistake that quietly erodes trust with participants.
10 min read


Arts-Based Methods in Evaluation 101
Tired of boring surveys and exhausting KPIs? Start here. What arts-based methods are (and aren’t), how they work, common pitfalls, and the ethical questions to ask first. A practical introduction for evaluators, skeptics included.
16 min read


Should You Create a Survey? A 5-Minute Reality Check for Busy Program Managers
Surveys aren't always the slam-dunk solution they seem to be. Before you sink time and energy into designing one, pause. In 5 min, this post can help you figure out if a survey is the right tool or if there’s a better way to get the insights you need.
6 min read


Collage as Data Collection in Evaluation: Deep Dive
Humans are a hot mess, and collage lets that complexity show. A step-by-step guide to using collage in evaluation: when it works, how to run it, what to analyze, and the mistakes to avoid. No artistic skill required.
12 min read


Arts, Equity, and Justice-Oriented Evaluation
There are infinite ways to practise evaluation, so where do you start if you want your work to be more equitable? In this free webinar with Mass Culture, we share how we practise, what we do (and avoid) to promote equity, and where we are still learning.
2 min read
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