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Outcomes and Evaluation certificate
Measure impact and drive data-informed change for lasting nonprofit success.
CNM’s own Outcomes and Evaluation Consultants will lead this Certificate Program, providing participants with the tools and insights needed to drive meaningful, data-driven change within their organizations. This hands-on program equips you with the knowledge and skills to measure and evaluate program impact effectively. You will learn how to develop and implement actionable plans using proven strategies such as logic models, best practices for data collection, effective survey design, and data analysis techniques. By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to leverage data to create lasting positive change and enhance the effectiveness of your organization’s initiatives.
Dallas COHORT
Venue
CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 106
Dallas, TX 75206
Time
Tuesdays
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rates
Early Bird Members: $425
Members: $625
Non-Members: $775
Early bird member rate ends three weeks before class begins on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Session Dates – Dallas
1. April 8, 2025
2. April 22, 2025
3. May 6, 2025
4. May 20, 2025
Please note: You must attend all four sessions to obtain your certificate.
FORT WORTH COHORT
Venue
CNM Fort Worth
Westbend I
1701 River Run, Suite 1002
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Time
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rates
Early Bird Members: $425
Members: $625
Non-Members: $775
Early bird member rate ends three weeks before class begins on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Session Dates – Fort Worth
1. October 1, 2025
2. October 15, 2025
3. October 29, 2025
4. November 12, 2025
Please note: You must attend all four sessions to obtain your certificate.
Meet your instructors
Wendy Ogren
Wendy Ogren has over 30 years of experience working with nonprofits and congregations on program development, implementation, and evaluation. Her work has seen her leading teams of internal and external stakeholders in children and family services, food insecurity, and early learning spaces. She is currently responsible for quality service delivery for CNM partners.
Wendy has served as VP of Early Childhood Programs at ChildCareGroup, where she was responsible for providing high quality early learning experiences for approximately 1,500 low-income children through three service models. Previously, Wendy worked at Second Harvest Heartland, a large food bank in St. Paul, MN, where she led outreach programs for food insecure populations and capacity building efforts for community partners. Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and a Master of Science in Christian Ministry from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
J. Guillermo Villalobos, Ph.D
Dr. Guillermo Villalobos has over eight years of experience leading research projects at the University level, and over three years of experience in research and evaluation work with nonprofit organizations. He is experienced in study design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, tool development, data collection and management, report writing, and presenting results to experts and the general public. Guillermo has also published in peer-reviewed and other professional journals, and has presented his research at professional conferences. Guillermo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, Riverside, a Master of Arts in General-Experimental Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Catherine McMains
Catherine McMains has more than a decade of experience working with nonprofit organizations using mixed-methods program evaluation to inform decision-making. She has demonstrated expertise in research and evaluation, community assessment, and program development and implementation. Catherine holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Policy, Leadership and Management from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
