Mondays with MEL – Measure Hard-to-Measure Outcomes

Mondays with MEL – Measure Hard-to-Measure Outcomes

by | Jun 7, 2026

Season 1, Week 7 Some of the most meaningful outcomes—like healing, safety, economic stability, arts impact, and systems change—don’t fit neatly into numbers. But with the right measurement, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approach, you can track and learn from them....
Mondays with MEL – Secure More Funding

Mondays with MEL – Secure More Funding

by | Jun 6, 2026

Season 1, Week 6 As needs rise and budgets shrink, strong evaluation becomes a powerful tool for securing funding. Evaluation isn’t just about data—it’s about showing funders and donors what’s working, how you’re contributing to positive change, and how your approach...
Mondays with MEL – Quantitative or Qualitative?

Mondays with MEL – Quantitative or Qualitative?

by | Jun 5, 2026

Season 1, Week 5 Quantitative or Qualitative? Numbers or Words? Both can be powerful, and they each have a role to play—but how do you choose? Check out some tips from our series host, MEL (short for Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning), to help you think it...
Mondays with MEL – AI & Evaluation

Mondays with MEL – AI & Evaluation

by | Jun 4, 2026

Season 1, Week 4 Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up in our field more and more. The real question isn’t “friend or foe?” It’s whether we’re using it responsibly and keeping people at the center of the process. Try this 4 Ps checklist—Purpose, People,...
Mondays with MEL – Evaluation During a Crisis

Mondays with MEL – Evaluation During a Crisis

by | Jun 3, 2026

Season 1, Week 3 In crisis times, urgency is natural—but clarity is powerful. That’s where evaluation comes in. It’s not just about data or reports—it’s about learning in real time, lifting up community voices, and making the most informed moves when it matters most....