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• OPEN Annual Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, January 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Migration Brewing, Glisan Brewpub | 2828 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97232
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  OPEN's 2026 Annual Meeting is Thursday, January 15th from 6-9pm at Migration Brewing, Glisan Brewpub | 2828 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97232 . 

  Don't miss our annual meeting with program evaluators from different fields and institutions and to meet the OPEN Council 2026.

  This is a wonderful chance to network with colleagues, exchange ideas, and learn from each other's insights. Whether you have years of experience, are new to the profession, or just interested in program evaluation, you are invited to join this casual and welcoming event. We will have a fun icebreaker activity to get conversations flowing. The OPEN Council will also share plans for the year and opportunities for members to get involved. We look forward to seeing you there!

  To help us plan the event, please register by Sunday, January 11.

  Food and a drink will be offered. Please note that we are paying per person for the catering, so if you have confirmed your attendance and something changes, please let us know as soon as possible. We don't want to lose money or waste food because of no-shows. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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• Mastering the Nonprofit Program Evaluation Plan: A 3-step Guide for Program Evaluators

  • When
    Thursday, February 05, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Online, An American Evaluation Association eStudy Course

  An American Evaluation Association eStudy Course taught by Chari Smith, Evaluation into Action, LLC

  Thursday, February 5 and 12 at 9am – 10:30am PST

  This course is designed for program evaluators who want to guide nonprofit organizations through an interactive 3-step process to create realistic and impactful evaluation plans. Learn how to analyze documents for alignment, gather insights through planning surveys, and lead interactive sessions that build consensus around key evaluation questions. Walk away with a framework to help nonprofits align their activities, outcomes, and impact while ensuring the plan is actionable.

  Learning Outcomes:

  By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn how to implement a 3-step process for guiding nonprofits in developing realistic and meaningful program evaluation plans tailored to their unique needs.
  • Understand the critical role building a culture of evaluation plays in creating evaluation plans through a collaborative process.
  • Gain skills on how to engage key stakeholders, such as program staff, leadership, participants, and board members, in creating consensus around evaluation outcomes and key questions.

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