Overview

Join the Learning and Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) network for an exclusive one-day roundtable with one of the most respected and sought-after global leaders in evaluation, Professor Patricia Rogers. 
In today’s philanthropic landscape, it is critical to understand the impact of the programs and projects that grants fund.  This forum will introduce you to the power of non-experimental evaluation — approaches that rigorously assess outcomes and impact without relying on a control or comparison group. 

Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, you will explore how to apply non-experimental evaluation methods such as process tracing, qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), and comparative case studies to assess impact.

This workshop will equip you with a clear understanding of how these approaches work, how to incorporate them effectively into your funding strategies and how to engage with and manage experts conducting these evaluations. 

Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a global leader in evaluation. Secure your place today!

In person | Melbourne

Tuesday 22 July 2025

9:30am - 4:30pm AEST | Sustainability Victoria - Melbourne

In person | Sydney

Thursday 24 July 2025

9:30am - 4:30pm AEST | Sydney Startup Hub - Sydney

Cost

$499.00

*All registration prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). A booking fee of 1.75% will be added to transactions.

Audience

This event is suitable for intermediate/expert Measurement, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) practitioners who work for funding/grantmaking organisations.

To find out more about the Learning Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) Network or the philanthropic work in this area, please reach out to leaf@philanthropy.org.au.

Presenter

Professor Patricia Rogers - Former Professor of Public Sector Evaluation at RMIT University, Founder and former CEO of BetterEvaluation  Former Professor of Public Sector Evaluation at RMIT University, Founder and former CEO of BetterEvaluation and Co-founder of the Footprint Evaluation Initiative Patricia has taught and supervised research in evaluation and research methods, led evaluations and advised on monitoring and evaluation systems for over 30 years.

Now working as an independent consultant and advisor working to support public sector and not for profit organsations design, implement, and use effective and appropriate evaluation methods, processes, and approaches. Patricia has worked with clients from different sectors and regions, including government departments, UN agencies, international financial institutions, NGOs, and philanthropic organisations, to enhance their capacity to conduct, manage and use evaluations effectively.

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