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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 »
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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 »
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Investing in Moms: 10 Years of Women’s Recovery Services

by Jackie Aman
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 »
A book cover includes the words The Manager's Guide to Program Evaluation: Planning, Contracting, and Managing for Useful Results in a white box that overlays a large circle with abstract drawings of filing cabinets and tape measures, with words like outcomes and effectiveness hand lettered throughout. In the bottom corner is a yellow star that contains words Revised Second Edition. Below that is the authors name: Paul W. Mattessich, Ph.D.

Managing Evaluation from the Program Manager’s Point of View

by Paul Mattessich
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 »
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4 Practical Steps to Creating a Logic Model

by Anna Granias
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.
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Storytelling With Data: Where Do I Begin?

by Allison Liuzzi
A short primer on telling stories with data, courtesy of the data pros at Minnesota Compass.
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Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Needs: How Do We Measure Improvement?

by Melissa Serafin
Both law enforcement and mental health advocates have long identified issues with how individuals with mental health and substance use needs are served. Sometimes called “social workers of last… Read more »
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Therapy by Video: What Works in Telehealth?

by Melissa Serafin
Mental health service providers have overwhelmingly shifted to providing services by video, allowing clients to receive services while following social distancing recommendations. Research suggests… Read more »
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