Mondays with MEL – Secure More Funding

Mondays with MEL – Secure More Funding

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?

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

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

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....
Mondays with MEL – How Evaluation Drives Change

Mondays with MEL – How Evaluation Drives Change

Season 1, Week 2 Change isn’t just about effort; it’s about direction.  Evaluation is our compass. It tells us what’s working, what’s not, and where to go next. Without it, we’re guessing. With it, we’re growing. That’s how evaluation drives...