By Maddy Bynes-DeVaney, MPP In 2025, Bynes Consulting Group partners with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) to conduct a study entitled "Southern Arizona Young Professionals in Philanthropy." This study was conducted over a six month timeframe from Spring to Fall 2025, and the final report was published in Spring 2026. Executive Summary This report presents preliminary findings from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona's (CFSA) Young Professionals

By Elise Bajohr, CPHQ How do you make decisions for your organization, staff, and services? Decisions rarely please everyone, so leaders try to make decisions that help the most people and meet the biggest needs. All amidst reduced funding. Easy, right? That’s where Data comes in to save the day! Data with a capital "D". We will simply make data-driven decisions, and everyone will be on board. Yes? Unfortunately, no. Tell me if this sounds familiar: You are trying to shift an

By Sarah Launius, PhD In a previous newsletter, I shared the difference between process evaluation and outcome evaluation—specifically, when to focus on the how versus the what. Understanding that distinction is foundational. Now, let’s take the next step. Over the coming issues, we’ll dig into practical, common evaluation approaches you can actually implement to ensure your programs are making the intended impact. Up first is a key strategy within process evaluation: fidelit

By Maddy Bynes-DeVaney, MPP Despite funding battles, Washington D.C. is beautiful in the Spring time! I've built my adult life and career...