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Improving the Quality of Outcome Evaluation Plans.

• Poole, Dennis L
• Nelson, Joan B
• Davis, Jill K
• Reisman, Jane

Abstract

Nonprofit agencies are struggling to meet new funder demands in outcome evaluation. This study is the first of its kind to examine factors that contribute to agency progress in this area. Path analysis is used to examine chains of influence among five predictors of success as well as three control variables. Study findings indicate that agency culture, technology, management support, and involvement are key predictors of quality. Nonprofit managers who want to succeed in the new era of accountability should consider the potential impact of these factors on the quality of outcome evaluation plans in their agencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Journal

Nonprofit Management and Leadership

(2001)
vol11 no4 pages405

Categories

1. Evaluation and Information Management  
2. Accountability and Efficiency  

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