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Breaking Down Barriers: Advancing Contracting Opportunities for Small Evaluation Firms
Led by the Washington Evaluators, July 13th 11:00am-12:15pm ET
Event Description:
Join Washington Evaluators and the Strengthening Evaluation Contracting Partnerships Initiative (SECPI) for a timely conversation exploring how evaluator selection and contracting practices can be designed to foster stronger, more inclusive partnerships across the evaluation ecosystem.
Representatives from leading philanthropic organizations will share their experiences, lessons learned, and evolving approaches to engaging small and solo proximate evaluation firms. Panelists will discuss the value these firms bring through their local knowledge, community relationships, lived experience, flexibility, and specialized expertise, as well as practical strategies for reducing barriers to participation.
Participants will gain deeper insights into:
This interactive session will include opportunities for audience engagement and discussion, providing attendees with practical ideas and perspectives that can help shape the future of evaluation contracting and partnership-building.
Whether you are an evaluator, funder, commissioner, consultant, nonprofit leader, or evaluation user, this conversation offers an opportunity to explore how we can work together to build a more inclusive and effective evaluation ecosystem.
This event is open to the public. If you have questions about this event, please email programs@washingtonevaluators.org
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Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET
Agenda:
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