Collecting data is only one part of evaluation. The real impact comes from how organizations interpret findings, communicate insights, and use what they learn to improve programs and support long-term sustainability.

This three-session learning series will help participants move from collecting and interpreting data to using findings for meaningful action. Participants will explore practical strategies for translating evaluation results into decision-making, communicating findings to different audiences, and creating sustainability action plans that support continuous improvement.

Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and practical tools, participants will strengthen their ability to turn evaluation findings into clear next steps that can improve services, strengthen implementation efforts, and support lasting organizational change.

Apply by July 7th

Session Dates & Times

• Session 1: July 14, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM CT
• Session 2: July 28, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM CT
• Session 3: August 11, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM CT

Intended Audience

This series is designed for:

• Organizational leaders, program managers, and coordinators interested in strengthening data-informed decision-making
• Staff who collect or interpret data and want to better connect findings to program action
• Teams already gathering evaluation data who need support turning findings into improvement strategies or communication tools

Learning Objectives

By the end of the series, participants will be able to:

1. Identify ways evaluation findings can inform program decisions and improvement efforts
2. Develop strategies to communicate data effectively to different audiences
3. Create an “Action from Data” plan that links findings to concrete next steps
4. Understand how to track and sustain actions that result from evaluation insights