for Evaluating Coalitions
& Partnerships
Fran Butterfoss, PhDCoalitions Work
Evaluating coalitions is
different than evaluating
a single organization or
program . . .
Coalitions engage diverse
organizations & individuals in their
work
. . .they use a broad array of
strategies & tactics
Key ingredients in evaluating
these large scale, long-term
multi-strategy & multi-partner,
efforts include a systematic
approach & strong
communication
Help Coalitions Strengthen
or Create an Evaluation Plan
Help Establish System to
Monitor Coalition Outputs
Create Easy-to-use, Customized
& Centralized Database
Help Coalition Determine or
Refine What Outcome Data
to Collect
Ensure Quality Control for
all Collected Data
Evaluate Specific
Interventions & Strategies
Increase Use & Usefulness of
Evaluation Data by
Stakeholders
• Questions should drive the evaluation
• Enlist partners‘ help to build buy-in
• Start small – 1-2 evaluation activities/yr.
• Take advantage of data you already have
• Verify rosters to maximize response rates
• Reduce data collection burden – maximize
participation
• Use & adapt existing tools