Evaluation Policy in a Nonprofit Foundation
A Case Study Exploration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12470443 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lisa M Dillman (Education Northwest, Portland, OR, USA, corresponding author), Christina A Christie (0000-0002-2842-5006, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 60-79 |
| Publication date | 2016-04-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Evaluation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1098-2140 • E-ISSN: 1557-0878 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1098214016642864 |
| OpenAlex | W2344984958 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 9 |
This study explores the relationship between evaluation policies and evaluation practice. Through document analysis, interviews, and a multiple case study, the research examined the explicit and implicit policies overarching the evaluation work commissioned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and explored how these policies are implemented in the field. This examination of evaluation policies at RWJF has pointed out some significant strengths, including emphasis on the importance of evaluation; collegiality in defining, formulating, and monitoring evaluations; using a variety of evaluation products to communicate results; and use of evaluation advisory committees to strengthen evaluation approaches. However, these policies have evolved somewhat haphazardly over time. Consequently, some written policies are absent or inadequate and some policies are followed with less consistency than others. The findings point to the importance of a comprehensive and integrated set of evaluation policies grounded in intended outcomes and the need for additional studies on this topic
Collegiality · Consistency (knowledge bases · Economics · Evaluation methods · Foundation (evidence · Grounded theory · Management science · Pedagogy · Policy analysis · Political science · Program evaluation · Public relations · Qualitative research · Set (abstract data type · Social science · Sociology · Variety (cybernetics · Computer Science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Law · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership · Public Administration
Programme evaluation in action
Mapping the evaluation capacity building landscape
The intent and influence of evaluation policies and strategies in the philanthropic sector
Evaluation policies in international non-governmental humanitarian organisations
Using Model-Based Clustering to Improve Qualitative Inquiry
Exploring the Edges
Interorganizational evaluation capacity building in the public, health and community sectors
Evaluation policies in philanthropic foundations
Analysis of Evaluation Policies in the Philanthropic Sector
Why Evaluation Theory Should Be Used to Inform Evaluation Policy
Understanding Evaluation Policy and Organizational Capacity for Evaluation
Translating Evaluation Policy Into Practice in Government Organizations
| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 1,71 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |