Discover why site visits can transform strategic planning from paper to practice. Through SPS's recent work in rural Alaska, learn how participatory evaluation and in-person collaboration create actionable strategic plans that communities actually implement. This article explores when site visits add value to evaluation work, the importance of community-centered approaches, and practical insights for bridging the gap between strategic planning and real-world action.

Learn the key differences between formative and summative evaluation with practical examples. Discover which type your program needs and how to balance both approaches effectively.

A landscape analysis is a systematic method that helps organizations understand the full context of a social issue. Read on to learn why to conduct a landscape analysis, when, the right questions to ask, and what goes into a landscape analysis.

As communities face increasingly complex challenges, traditional program evaluations may not provide a full picture of change.

Celebrating 10 years of impact! Patricia Reyes transforms evaluation into a powerful tool for community change.

Celebrating 20 years of DELTA: the first federal initiative to prevent gender-based violence by transforming communities through innovation

Meet Danielle Garcia, SPS’s new Research Associate, combining public health expertise with storytelling to drive community impact!