The ALAE Community of Practice is a 3-month cohort experience designed for changemakers who want to design evaluations that align with their values and purpose. Through bi-weekly group sessions, small-group collaboration, and personalized coaching, participants will develop actionable evaluation frameworks while building confidence and clarity. This program balances inner growth and outer impact, equipping participants with the tools and support to create meaningful, sustainable change.

What you’ll get

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    Practical Tools and Resources
    Gain intuitive, easy-to-use tools and resources to design evaluations that align with your purpose and drive meaningful results.

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    Supportive Peer Network
    Join a community of changemakers to collaborate with, exchange ideas, and grow alongside throughout the program and beyond.

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    Expert Coaching
    Receive expert insights and personalized guidance from Dr. Nora Murphy Johnson, a leader in transformative evaluation.

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    Confidence in Evaluation
    Build the skills and assurance to use evaluation as a powerful tool for reflection, growth, and impact.

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    A Customized Evaluation Framework
    Develop a tailored evaluation plan for your specific project or program, with support for implementation.

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    Integration of Inner and Outer Work
    Learn to balance personal growth and professional impact, ensuring your evaluation process is aligned with your values and promotes meaningful, sustainable change.

What WE WILL DO TOGETHER

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Ground yourself in the core principles of ALAE and set intentions for the program. Identify your project focus and begin aligning it with your purpose and values.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Discover how values serve as the foundation for effective evaluation. Explore strategies to align your evaluation goals with your purpose, creating clarity and coherence in your work.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Learn how to use creative inquiry methods to ask better questions, gain deeper insights, and engage with complexity. This session will help you refine your approach to reflection and learning.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Master practical tools for analyzing and interpreting data in ways that align with your purpose. Gain the confidence to use your findings to inform strategies and drive meaningful results.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Explore how balancing personal growth with professional impact strengthens your evaluation practice. Learn techniques to adapt your work across contexts while staying grounded in your core values.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Move from planning to action by integrating your learning into real-world practice. Learn how to embody your purpose through evaluation, fostering meaningful and sustainable change.

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

To make this program accessible, we offer a sliding scale based on organizational revenue:

  • Tier 1: Revenue under $250,000. Cost is $750 to $2,500

  • Tier 2: Revenue $250,000–$500,000. Cost is $2,500 to $4,500

  • Tier 3: Revenue $500,000–$1,000,000. Cost is $4,500 to $7,500

  • Tier 4: Revenue over $1,000,000. Cost is $7,500 to $10,000.

Scholarships: Limited scholarships are available for BIPOC participants who primarily serve BIPOC communities. For more information or to apply, please indicate your interest on the sign-up form or contact us directly.

Group Discounts: Organizations enrolling three or more participants receive a 10% discount per participant.

Payment Options: Fees are per person and can be paid in 1 or 3 installments: Dec 15, Jan 15, and Feb 15

Bonus: Sign up by December 15, 2024, for an additional 1:1 coaching session with Dr. Nora Murphy Johnson!

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • The ALAE Community of Practice is designed for changemakers—whether you’re new to evaluation, an ‘accidental evaluator,’ or a seasoned professional—who want to design evaluations that align with their values and purpose. Participants should have a project, program, or initiative in mind that they want to evaluate or improve, even if it’s still in the early stages.

  • We offer a sliding scale based on your organization’s annual revenue to make the program accessible to organizations of all sizes. You’ll select your pricing tier and decide the amount you’re comfortable paying within your range. Visit our website for details or contact us if you have questions about pricing.

  • Participants should expect to dedicate 2-3 hours per week to the program. This includes bi-weekly group sessions, small-group collaboration on alternating weeks, and any out-of-class activities to apply what you’re learning to your project.

  • No prior evaluation experience is required! The ALAE Community of Practice welcomes beginners as well as experienced evaluators. The program is designed to meet you where you are, providing tools, guidance, and support to help you confidently design evaluations that drive meaningful impact.

  • Cancellations made at least 14 days before the program start date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the start date are eligible for a 50% refund. Unfortunately, no refunds can be provided once the program has begun. However, if unforeseen circumstances arise, we’re happy to work with you to transfer your enrollment to a future cohort.

  • Throughout the program, you’ll have access to group sessions, small-group meetings, and drop-in office hours with Dr. Nora Murphy Johnson. You’ll also receive practical tools and resources, as well as ongoing peer support from a network of like-minded changemakers. Additionally, participants who enroll by December 15, 2024, will receive an extra one-on-one coaching session.