• Evaluation as a Tool for Success, Session I: Introduction to Evaluation

    Learn the basics of logic models as a tool to develop project goals and measure impact. Investigate how evaluation is connected to outreach and how your evaluation plan is a tool for keeping your project and team on track. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evaluation-as-a-tool-for-success-session-i-introduction-to-evaluation-tickets-302932688827. Resources from Session I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyCSJrtSLIM Logic Model Graphic Explanation Blank Logic Model […]

  • Evaluation as a Tool for Success, Session II: Data Collection Methods

    Resources from Session II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZmH0wF40Us Session II Notes Learn about the variety of tools, instruments, and techniques used in evaluation and how to determine the right tool for the type of evaluation you intend to pursue. Consider what it means to document evidence of success and when and how evaluation can go off the rails. […]

  • Evaluation as a Tool for Success, Session III: Creating your Evaluation

    This session will focus on embedding assessment throughout a project, documenting evidence of success, and how to read and use data collected. By the end of this session, participants will have drafted evaluation materials for the program or project of their choice and will be ready to refine and implement them in their institutions.

  • Designing Hybrid Programs

    Virtual Event

    How do you develop and plan successful hybrid programs from the ground up, and how does this process look different from in-person or virtual program design? How do you define success for a hybrid program? You can think of this session as hybrid programming R&D.

    Free
  • Executing Hybrid Programs

    Virtual Event

    This session will provide tips and tricks for turning those well-developed hybrid program designs into a high-quality experience for all participants—including how to manage your tech. How can you balance the needs of in-person and virtual participants simultaneously? What tools are out there to make these kinds of events easier to manage? How can you handle unexpected hiccups in real time? Whether your organization has a hybrid program coming up or if you have hosted hybrid events in the past, this session will increase your skills and capacities for hosting these types of events.

    Free
  • Action and Incubation Grants Round One LOI Deadline

    A Letter of Intent (LOI) is due September 30 for any organization applying for either an Incubation or an Action Grant in Round 1 of the NJCH 2022-23 Grant Cycle. For full information on NJCH grants, including types of grants, workshops, how to get started, guidelines, timelines, and more, visit https://njhumanities.org/grants/grants-overview/. Please note that LOIs […]

  • Creating an Outstanding Proposal

    Virtual Event

    Event Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVrucvqSuN4 Event Resources Presentation This hour-long webinar, which will explore how to use the narrative and budget to create a compelling grant proposal, is ideal for anyone in the process of applying for an NJCH grant. Participants can expect an interactive presentation about crafting a competitive proposal and a Q&A to follow. All […]

    Free
  • In the Weeds Program: Evaluating Digital Engagement

    Virtual Event

    Join Dr. Lillian Wilson of Wayne State University and Dr. Cecily Hill of the National Endowment for the Humanities for an insightful look at finding effective ways to measure the impact of digital projects.

    Free
  • In the Weeds: Expertise in Humanities Programs

    Expertise comes in many forms, from deep learning to the value of lived experience. This roundtable of NJCH grantees and program partners will take a deep dive into how their projects balance different types of expertise to create dynamic and meaningful programs.

  • Humanities Lab Information Session

    Virtual Event

    NJCH is excited to launch its next Humanities Lab cohort in 2024! Humanities Lab is for New Jersey-based organizations looking to experiment with new program ideas.

    Free
  • In the Weeds: Creating an Outstanding Proposal

    Ideal for anyone in the process of applying for an NJCH grant, but useful for other grant applications as well, this workshop explores how to use the narrative and budget to create a compelling grant proposal.