About the Author

Chari believes evaluation should be accessible, practical and usable. She is a seasoned veteran in evaluation design, instrument development, data collection, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, findings dissemination, and utilizing findings. She has taught several workshops helping nonprofit professionals understand the value and use of program evaluation. She is also a wife, mother, jazz pianist, singer/songwriter, and devoted yogi.

Reviews

This book represents a culture shift from exclusively chasing data to respond to funder requests to using data to learn...this book shows you how to integrate program evaluation into your day-to-day operations in order to improve programs and demonstrate your impact. Journal of Philanthropy & Marketing, Book review by Dr. David Fetterman, Author, Empowerment Evaluation, President & CEO of Fetterman and Associates
Chari Smith has produced a summary guide targeting professionals working in nonprofit organizations who are beginning their understanding of what is, and how to undertake, an evaluation. The tone of the book is bright and positive, the author clear, engaging, and professional. The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, Lisa O'Reilly MPA CE
...the author adopts a strong cultural approach to evaluation. It is more a textbook to be used by teachers in master class and by trainers for mid-managers positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, Book review by Andrea Bassi, Associate Professor in General Sociology