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Paul Mattessich Reflects on Milestone Wilder Research Projects
Longtime Wilder Research Executive Director Paul Mattessich is retiring from his position this month. Paul has been with Wilder Research since 1978 and has served as its executive director for the… Read more »
Program Evaluation: Gathering Good Data to Increase Positive Impacts
A community group wants to improve its food distribution program and seeks to understand how best to increase the accessibility of food that has high nutritional value and meets varied cultural… Read more »
2021 Year-End Research Highlights
The end of the year provides a great opportunity to reflect. Wilder Research staff conducted research and evaluation for 156 nonprofits, government agencies, foundations and community organizations… Read more »
What Keeps us Safe? How Social Conditions Create Community Safety
Two years ago, my cyclist father was enjoying the last downhill mile of a long training ride. He was wearing a helmet and flashing LED taillight, and he trains yearly in urban bike safety courses.… Read more »
Investing in Moms: 10 Years of Women’s Recovery Services
Caregiving is a beautiful and humbling thing. Those that provide care, especially parents, need support. Yet it can be hard to garner support for caregivers who struggle with alcohol and other drugs… Read more »
Managing Evaluation from the Program Manager’s Point of View
Much interest exists in evaluating and improving programs that serve our communities. Staff in nonprofit organizations and government agencies of all types want to know which services work and which… Read more »
4 Practical Steps to Creating a Logic Model
A logic model is a useful tool to present your organization’s or program’s activities and expected outcomes. Learn tips for creating your own.