<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eleven 11 Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering social impact leaders with strategic data solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:12:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.christianmbell.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why 'Grassroots' and 'Data-Driven' Aren't Opposites]]></title><description><![CDATA[And why this false choice is keeping your organization stuck I hear it in almost every conversation with community-based organizations:...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/why-grassroots-and-data-driven-aren-t-opposites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ad8356bc466be99325b3b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 17:07:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7a676468774b3155543355~mv2_d_4608_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your nonprofit is stuck at $50K—and how to fix it]]></title><description><![CDATA[I hear this all the time: "We’ve been running this program for years—why can’t we raise more than $50K at a time?" If you’ve asked...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/why-your-nonprofit-is-stuck-at-50k-and-how-to-fix-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e1ea0d6dddc696270af4ec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Program Evaluation: Transforming Event Data into Organizational Growth ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image credit: UnSplash How We Uncovered Critical Insights for a National Education Nonprofit Picture this: evaluating program impact for...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/strategic-program-evaluation-turning-big-data-into-bigger-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678fe5376484d4dd2bc8145d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:33:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fdfa04e1498345039145f5df9efa3b54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Many Nonprofits Struggle with Grant Retention and How to Fix It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's have an honest conversation about something that keeps nonprofit leaders up at night: securing consistent grant funding. 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There’s...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/data-data-everywhere-what-s-most-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1baf4381c581b972d0c80</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:44:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don’t believe you… you need measurable outcomes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the many reasons I choose to work with nonprofit organizations is because their intended outcomes are always incredibly inspiring....]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/i-don-t-believe-you-you-need-measurable-outcomes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1bacdeadba3fa35b6e565</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:44:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four myths about nonprofit program evaluation explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is your organization’s impact?  This is a question that every nonprofit should be able to answer. After all, that’s why you started...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/four-myths-about-nonprofit-program-evaluation-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1baa694113fc2bf47c4a9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:43:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorporating Evaluation into Strategic Planning: A Guide for Social Impact Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of social impact, where resources are often limited and the stakes are high, strategic planning is crucial. But a plan is...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/incorporating-evaluation-into-strategic-planning-a-guide-for-social-impact-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1ba8141635c3def1abaa4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:42:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Change: My Journey from Program Evaluator to Evaluation and Learning Consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of working as a program evaluator for a variety of social impact organizations....]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/embracing-change-my-journey-from-program-evaluator-to-evaluation-and-learning-consultant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1ba58677b50b06e0d87e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:42:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximizing Impact: A Weekly Evaluation and Learning Schedule for Resource-Strapped Social Impact Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the fast-paced world of social impact, it’s easy for evaluation and learning to take a back seat to the pressing demands of day-to-day...]]></description><link>https://www.eleven11consulting.co/post/maximizing-impact-a-weekly-evaluation-and-learning-schedule-for-resource-strapped-social-impact-org</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e1ba1d1796aa7e328071eb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:41:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Bell Onyemali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact Roadmap: Key to Securing Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of social impact organizations, securing funding is crucial to sustaining and expanding impactful initiatives. 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