DMEAL for Compliance and Continual Improvement with Jeremy Macias

We've got our resident M&E expert back on the podcast to talk with us about the value and function of DMEAL in working on grants and of course in program development. In this episode, Brandon Stiver is joined by Jeremy Macias to discuss the importance of monitoring and evaluation in nonprofit work, including the differences in international and domestic contexts. They explore how data-driven practices enhance program effectiveness, build donor trust, and foster continuous improvement in serving vulnerable populations. Lastly, they talk about the role of grad programs in developing humanitarian professionals suited to the needs of the global poor.

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Conversation Notes (AI Generated)

• 02:23 Funding Streams for Nonprofits: Grants, Donations, and Earned Income
• 04:19 The Role of Monitoring in Grant Proposals and Program Impact
• 07:13 Building Robust Monitoring Systems in Domestic and International Contexts
• 12:18 Differences Between US Domestic and International Development Monitoring
• 17:16 Integrating Monitoring and Evaluation into Program Design
• 21:09 Using Data to Redesign and Improve Programs
• 25:20 Case Study: Hopewalks and Clubfoot Program Evaluation
• 30:05 The Impact of Faith and Theology on Development Practice
• 34:10 The Value of Continuous Learning and Professional Development

Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License