Evaluation Capacity Building for Institutions
Recently, we completed a quantitative methods, tools, and approaches training for the staff at the Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE), Idaho State Legislature. The training entailed the following: needs assessment of the staff, training with embedded quizzes and discussion topics, post-training assessment, and sharing of resources and materials to help build staff’s capacity. Topics such as: research designs, data analyses tools and techniques, “R”, machine learning, social networking analyses, genetic matching were covered.
What We Bring
The team at MNA has been designing sophisticated studies for the past 16 years for various federal, state, and foundation grants. We bring our work expertise and learning from the field to the training process.
What We Provide
Interactive and engaging training and sharing of resources and materials to staff members at various institutions and organizations to help build their evaluation work capacity.
Grant Writing and Capacity Building for Institutions
Recently, we were contracted by Dillard University (LA) to conduct a two-day intensive grant proposal writing and grant management services. Preparations are underway for the same. We would be happy to post resources and materials related to our workshop in near future. Stay tuned!
What We Bring
The team at MNA has been writing federal, state, and foundation grants since MNA’s founding in 2004. We bring our work expertise and learning from the field to the grant writing process. From conceptualization to fully developing a grant worthy of being considered for an award is one of our key strengths.
What We Provide
Hands-on virtual or in-person training to grant writers, faculty, and staff members at institutions of higher learning, non-profit organizations, school districts, and other organizations; resources and materials to help develop a strong grant proposal; pre-and-post- training and writing assistance and work review; and post training follow-up to ensure successful submission of the grants.
Evaluation
MNA’s core expertise is in program evaluation. MNA can help your organization to evaluate your effectiveness. We can help you to figure out whether you are having the impact that you hope to see, and make changes along the way to ensure that you do. From small-scale to large-scale projects, MNA has a track record of effective evaluation to help you make a difference in the lives of the people you serve.
What We Bring
Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research design and methods, statistical analysis, program management, technical assistance, and decision-making skills.
What We Provide
Rigorous, high-quality, and actionable insights on the implementation, effectiveness, and efficiency of program services.
MNA also offers a wide range of services to help your organization thrive. These include:
- Needs assessments
- Literature reviews
- Case studies
- Report writing
- Grant and proposal writing and grant management
- Research design
- Data collection and analysis
- Data analytics
- Multi-variate prediction modeling and analytical techniques
- Capacity building
- Program management
- Proposals and dissertations development
- Quantitative modeling