“Culture of Evaluation”

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:30am to 11:30am

YMCA of Orange County
13821 Newport Avenue, Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92780

Tuition: $75 per participant

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Every non-profit knows they should evaluate their programs. But in an environment where every dollar and hour counts, evaluation often becomes an afterthought. How do organizations overcome this? By understanding why it is important and integrating a data and evaluation mindset into your culture. This training will provide actionable ways to include data and evaluation practices into everyday operations, measure your impact effectively, make data-driven decisions, enhance your overall performance, and better tell your story. It will focus on both concrete evaluation techniques and how to get buy-in from all levels of your organization in a realistic way. We will address specific challenges your organization faces and develop potential solutions. Whether they are experienced at using data or just hoping to build a simple system, attendees will leave this training with a better appreciation for how evaluation can improve their work and support their mission.

About the Presenter
Paul Bonfanti is the founder and lead consultant of Bonfanti Consulting, LLC. His entire career has been based on the belief that nonprofits are the best way to make positive social change, and he partners with nonprofits to create innovative solutions to deepen their impact. With almost 30 years of experience in the sector, Paul has supported dozens of nonprofits to fulfill their missions through evaluation, strategic planning, organizational development, grant strategy, and more.

Previous work experience has included Families Forward, Charitable Ventures, Villanova University, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He has also taught in Villanova University’s Master of Public Administration Program, co-designing and teaching courses in Nonprofit Administration and Statistics.

Details:

Join us for refreshments and networking from 9:00am to 9:30 a.m. After the workshop, stick around for a special opportunity to learn more about the YMCA of Orange County.

Space is limited!

Deadline to register is Monday, May 4 at 5:00pm.

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