Advancing Grant Impact: Evidence-Driven Program Evaluation

The Casagrande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness partners with colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to document and enhance the outcomes of grant-funded initiatives. We translate quantitative and qualitative evidence into clear insights that strengthen programs and satisfy sponsor requirements.

Why Rigorous Evaluation Matters

Federal and foundation grants increasingly demand demonstrable impact, continuous improvement, and transparent stewardship of financial resources. A thoughtfully designed evaluation:

• Verifies that activities align with stated objectives

• Illuminates early signals of success or drift, enabling timely course corrections

• Supplies the persuasive evidence reviewers seek when funding is renewed or scaled

By grounding decisions in data rather than anecdotes, institutions safeguard credibility and maximize the long-term benefits of every award.

 

Our Evaluation Framework

Mixed-Methods Design

We integrate surveys, interviews, focus groups, and performance metrics to capture the context, story, and numbers behind program outcomes.

Formative + Summative Focus

Mid-course feedback helps teams refine implementation, while end-of-grant analyses demonstrate impact and return on investment.

IRB & Compliance Expertise

From human-subjects protocols to sponsor-specific reporting templates, we will help you navigate challenging logistical and ethical considerations.

Collaborative Engagement

Program staff, participants, and external stakeholders are involved throughout, fostering shared ownership of findings and recommendations.

 

What Sets Us Apart

Sector-specific insight.

Decades in higher-education research and grant management inform every recommendation.

Data made visible.

Compelling dashboards and infographics turn complex results into decisions that resonate with busy leaders.

Proven results.

Institutions nationwide have used our evaluations to secure renewals, attract new partners, and refine programming for greater impact.

 

Tangible Benefits

• Compelling evidence for agency reports, site visits, and renewal proposals

• Actionable insights that refine program delivery in real time

• Increased stakeholder confidence and institutional learning capacity
   

Let’s Evaluate Your Next Grant

David J. Bauer, Ph.D.
Director
Casagrande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness
djbauer@viterbo.edu