Do More: FINAL Post: Practice #6--Learn in Order to Change

Practice #6: Learn in Order to Change. T
Traditionally, nonprofits do what’s called in education summative evaluation at the end of a project. Such evaluations are based on the list of goals originally set out by the grantee. However, folks like Bill and Melinda Gates and other catalytic donors use what’s called formative evaluation that informs the process along the way, allowing it to adjust, change and adapt to what works.