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Session Title: Examining the Form and Function of Evaluation in Philanthropy

Panel Session 808 to be held in Liberty Ballroom Section A on Saturday, November 10, 1:50 PM to 3:20 PM

Sponsored by the Non-profit and Foundations Evaluation TIG

Chair(s):

Pennie G payday loan  Foster-Fishman payday loan ,  Michigan State University,  fosterfi@msu.edu

Abstract: The form and function of evaluation in philanthropy is a topic that has received considerable attention in recent years. Debated issues concern: 1) whether evaluation should play an accountability and/or a learning function; 2) how internal evaluation units should be structured; 3) how to effectively integrate evaluation and a learning orientation within foundations; and 4) who should be the targeted audiences of evaluation information. This panel will explore these issues and others, highlighting how foundations can create the internal systems needed to allow evaluation to flourish. Three panelists, representing three major foundations will highlight their own experiences with evaluation within their organizations.

Evaluation and Learning in the World of Philanthropy Pennie G payday loan  Foster-Fishman payday loan ,  Michigan State University,  fosterfi@msu.edu Branda payday loan  Nowell payday loan ,  North Carolina State University,  blnowell@chass.ncsu.edu Kevin payday loan  Ford payday loan ,  Michigan State University,  fordjk@msu.edu This presentation discusses our findings from our exemplar case study of approximately 30 US foundations and the form and function of evaluation within these organizations. We will examine what makes evaluation work within these organizations and the purpose, structure, and context surrounding evaluation operations. Lessons learned about evaluation and learning within the field of philanthropy will be shared.

Evaluation at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Teresa payday loan  Behrens payday loan ,  W K Kellogg Foundation,  tbehrens@wkkf.org The evolution of the form and function of evaluation at the Kellogg Foundation will be discussed. Dr. Behrens will also react to the evaluation findings presented and discuss their implications for evaluation at the Kellogg Foundation.

Evaluation at the Packard Foundation Gail payday loan  Berkowitz payday loan ,  Packard Foundation,  gberkowitz@packard.org Dr. Berkowitz will react to the evaluation findings presented and discuss their implications for evaluation at the Packard Foundation.

Evaluation at the Barr Foundation Roberto payday loan  Cremonini payday loan ,  Barr Foundation,  rcremonini@pilothouse.com Dr. Cremonini will react to the evaluation findings presented and discuss their implications for evaluation at the Barr Foundation.