Understanding and Applying Qualitative Research

Thursday, Febuary 20, 2025

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Workshop to take place in-person at United Way Winnipeg (580 Main Street)

Cost to register: $80 per person

In today’s fast-paced and results-oriented world, it is essential for nonprofit and charitable organizations to effectively measure their impact, track progress, and optimize program delivery.

United Way Winnipeg’s Nonprofit Learning Centre is pleased to partner with the Canadian Evaluation Society, Manitoba Chapter to bring you a six-part workshop series on evaluation tools. Each workshop is designed to provide nonprofit professionals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to design, implement, and analyze high-quality evaluations. Each session is independent, so participants can choose to attend the workshops most relevant to their needs. Whether you're new to evaluation or looking to enhance your current practices, this series will equip you with the tools to make data-driven decisions and demonstrate your organization’s effectiveness.

Participants will learn what constitutes qualitative research, gain a better understanding of the merits of qualitative research approaches, identify when and how to use these methods, and how qualitative data can be a useful source of information for programs. Participants will have the opportunity to work through examples.

Cassandra Montanino MSW, CE

With considerable experience facilitating research and evaluation projects in the non-profit and public sector, Cassandra is passionate about helping community organizations tell their story and document success through evaluation and planning for the future. Her ability to listen and reflect ensures that different perspectives are heard.

Cassandra's experience includes policy analysis and evaluation with the provincial government, research and data analysis with the Human Rights & Health Equity Office at Mount Sinai Hospital and clinical practice social work. She brings strong skills in qualitative and mixed methods research, and facilitation and engagement. Cassandra holds a Master of Social Work from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg. She is a Certified Change Management Practitioner, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society.

Host or Publisher United Way Winnipeg