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ESS at The Gathering 2020
If you’re going to The Gathering 2020…so are we! Watch out for Evaluation Support Scotland staff taking part in the following events: Wednesday, 19th February Strengthening Scotland’s charity sector
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National Performance Framework – What does it mean for the third sector – case studies
Befriending Networks, Scottish SPCA and Scottish Youth Theatre Arts Scotland have produced case studies to show how their organisations have been helped by the National Performance Framework. A new National Performance
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Resources to help map outcomes from personal to organisational, from organisational to local and national outcomes
Our theme this ‘term’ is ‘Outcomes everywhere but which are mine’. We are running a webinar and event in March which are now fully booked. But here are some resources
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Outcomes everywhere but which are mine?
Organisations with different projects can often find themselves with dozens of different outcomes. This can mean consistent evaluation and reporting at the organisational level is really hard. Other outcome challenges that
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Happy holidays from ESS!
Happy holidays from ESS! We had a wonderful 2019 working with so many third sector organisations and funders. We look forward to helping you with your evaluation in 2020!
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Outcomes everywhere but which are mine? – Webinar
Outcomes everywhere but which are mine? 2 March 2020 10am-10.30 You understand good evaluation is not just about measuring activities but about measuring outcomes – the difference you make. But which outcomes
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Does the National Performance Framework mean anything to the third sector?
ESS Director Steven Marwick has written a blog reflecting on the insights gained from the event, which has been published here on the Scottish Government website.
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Help I’m stuck with my evaluation
Ever felt stuck with your evaluation? There is help at hand. We are delivering 2 free events over the next few months to give some tips to help you get
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Engaging with Evidence – new guide
It is important to engage with evidence if we want to influence our communities. With this as starting point, the Knowledge Translation Network has a new guide aimed at introducing
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Watch out for our summer theme – Stats and stories
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Over the next few months we will be talking about stats and stories and bringing you opportunities to learn more about how to use them. Our new resource
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Consultation on partnership principles: Scottish Government and funded third sector
Evaluation Support Scotland is inviting feedback on draft guidance to support positive grant management relationships. Principles for Positive Partnership is for people in Scottish Government who directly manage grant funding
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Get involved in ‘Collaborating for Impact’ – our next Third Sector Research Forum Conference on 9th October
Tuesday 9th October. Save the date! The Third Sector Research Forum conference hits its 5th birthday with ‘Collaborating for Impact’ at COSLA, Edinburgh. It’ll be a packed day of discussion and activities showcasing the
