Our Services
Program evaluation
We compare goals to outcomes to understand how systems are working—or not working.
Get insights that drive impact
Knowing whether your program works isn’t optional. Funders, policymakers and communities are counting on the answer. PSC designs evaluations that go beyond compliance to assess effectiveness, measure outcomes and strengthen performance. We apply a rigorous and practical approach to our evaluation work with government agencies, nonprofits, foundations and community organizations.
You get a clear picture of what’s working, insight into where to improve and evidence that makes the case to the people who need to hear it.
Capabilities include:
- Evaluation design
- Outcomes measurement, performance metrics and dashboards
- Impact assessment and reporting
- Learning and continuous improvement support
Our evaluation process has four primary components:
Define purpose and goals
Define purpose and goals
We create a shared understanding of your program’s purpose, goals and objectives through a logic model or theory of change.
Build your evaluation framework
Build your evaluation framework
We connect program actions with outcomes, identify key research questions and determine data sources and data collection activities.
Collect and analyze data
Collect and analyze data
We use established tools and data sources like surveys, interviews and discussion groups to gather insights and assess progress.
Deliver actionable results
Deliver actionable results
We prepare tailored recommendations to refine programs and develop final deliverables to inform funders and highlight successes with broader audiences.
Our evaluation approach turns data into decisions that improve programs and shape policies. We take the time to learn about what you’re struggling with, the environments you work in, the people you serve and the funders who hold you accountable.
Let’s shape the future together
Partner with us to tackle your toughest public policy challenges or explore how our work is driving impact across Michigan and beyond.
