Overcoming Challenges in Strategic Evaluation for Non-Profits

This article examines persistent challenges in non-profit strategic evaluation, including unclear objectives, inadequate data quality, stakeholder resistance, overreliance on quantitative metrics, and resource constraints. It offers practical strategies such as data validation, training, audits, transparent communication, and stakeholder engagement. Emphasis is placed on building an evaluation-oriented culture and balancing short- and long-term objectives through SMART goals and multi-interval evaluations.