Executive Evaluation Partnership Program
Senior Evaluation Leadership When You Need It Most
Are these evaluation struggles holding your organization back?
Data Overwhelm:
Your funders want more sophisticated impact measures. Your board needs clearer metrics. Your team is scrambling to cobble together reports.
You know you need senior evaluation leadership, but a full-time hire isn't in the budget yet.
Band-Aid Solutions:
You've invested in tools and training, but nothing sticks. Your team sees evaluation as a burden rather than a benefit. Reports are rushed, data quality is questionable, and you're not generating the insights needed to improve programs.
You're stuck in a cycle of reactive reporting instead of strategic learning.
Funding Gap:
Your grant applications aren't as competitive as they could be because you can't tell your impact story with hard data. Funders are asking increasingly sophisticated questions about outcomes, and your current evaluation approach isn't cutting it.
You know stronger evaluation could unlock bigger funding opportunities.
Scaling Struggles:
What worked when you were smaller isn't working anymore. You're launching new programs and expanding to new sites, but your evaluation framework is held together with duct tape and spreadsheets.
You need a strategic evaluation leader who can help you scale without dropping the ball on impact measurement.
If these challenges sound familiar, our Executive Evaluation Partnership Program provides the
senior-level evaluation leadership you need!
Our Approach: Executive Partnership with Built-In Alignment
We understand that bringing on a new leadership role is a big decision.
That's why we've structured our service to give you confidence and clarity every step of the way.
Phase 1:
Strategic Assessment & Trial
(3 Months)
​This initial phase serves as a mutual trial period, ensuring we're the right fit for each other while delivering immediate value:
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Comprehensive evaluation systems audit
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Stakeholder interviews and needs assessment
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Current capacity and skills gap analysis
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Quick-win implementation opportunities
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Development of custom strategic roadmap
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Leadership team alignment sessions
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At the end of three months, we'll review our progress and mutual fit before committing to the full implementation phase.
Phase 2: Implementation & Integration (9 Months)
Upon mutual agreement to proceed, we'll execute the strategic roadmap with a focus on:
Executive Leadership & Strategy
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Strategic evaluation framework development
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Integration of evaluation across all programs
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Funder relationship enhancement
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Executive team coaching and support
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Systems & Process Enhancement
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Streamlined data collection processes
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Custom evaluation toolkit development
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Impact measurement framework creation
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Reporting systems optimization
Capacity Building & Sustainability
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Staff training and mentoring
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Development of internal evaluation champions
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Knowledge transfer and documentation
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Succession planning support
Investment
Our unique structure offers flexibility and ensures value:
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Phase I (3 Months): $25,000 - $40,000
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Phase II (9 Months): $65,000 - $150,000
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​Phase I is a trial period designed to ensure mutual fit. Final investment is tailored and based on organization size and complexity, scope of evaluation needs, implementation timeline, and level of support required.
Why This Makes Sense for Your Organization
✓ Save 30-40% vs. Full-Time Hire
Get executive expertise without the overhead costs of recruitment, benefits, and long-term commitments
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✓ Start With a Trial Period
Test the fit with a 3-month strategic assessment before committing to the full engagement
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✓ Build Sustainable Capacity
Develop your team's skills while creating systems that outlast our engagement
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✓ Flexible, Strategic Support
Scale support up during critical periods like grant applications and reporting cycles
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Ready to transform your evaluation practice?
"Christian entered a role that was in crisis and in the span of six months, managed to solve urgent challenges, create real buy-in for evaluation and learning, and build a 2-year strategy with strong investment from our internal team. Her leadership around strategy was stellar, using urgent challenges to identify key gaps, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and formulating an authentic, realistic strategy aligned to our goals."
Raphael Gang, Chief External Relations Officer, 4.0
Why Work With Me?
With executive experience as a former Director of Evaluation and Learning at 4.0, expertise in leading data strategy across KIPP Texas Public Schools, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy & Planning, I bring both the strategic vision and practical experience needed to elevate your evaluation practice.
My approach emphasizes:
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Executive-level strategic guidance
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Sustainable capacity building
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Integration of evaluation across operations
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Empowerment of your team
My Approach: Empowering You to Thrive
When it comes to evaluation, many organizations find themselves caught in a cycle of dependency on external experts. While outside help can be valuable, it often leaves organizations reliant on someone else to guide them through every step of the process.
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That’s where I do things differently.
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My approach is rooted in empowerment evaluation—a methodology designed to equip your team with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to evaluate your own programs independently. I believe in putting the power back in your hands, so you’re not just relying on reports and recommendations from me, but actively engaging in a process that strengthens your organization from within.
