David Simmons
- Specialism: Project Monitoring and Impact Evaluation
- Track Record: AT&T, Reuters, LifeLine Projects, University of Greenwich, Community Resources, Day 2 International, FaithAction, 4Family, Sussex Police, Weymouth Refresh, Reach Haverhill, RanDee, Giving Plus, Cinnamon Network
- Offer: I help organisations to bring project impact and evaluation into the core of their business model, so that they can demonstrate their effectiveness with ease.
- David says: “Show me the data, and together, let us tell your story.”
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In 2004 I helped to develop and run a bespoke programme for parents whose children were non-attenders at school. The course was good, but throughout its lifespan I couldn’t help feeling frustrated that there was no way of proving its effectiveness. In 2008 I began studying for a PhD in Health and Social Care, graduating in 2015.
One of the many drivers behind doing a PhD was to improve an organisation’s ability to demonstrate and evidence it’s worth. I became a Portfolio Executive during this time, in 2011, writing end-of-project evaluation reports, and delivering impact and evaluation training.
I have since worked with many organisations, developing systems to improve outcome monitoring, writing end-of-project reports, and developing my own approach to outcome and evaluation process improvement.
I’m also the presenter of the podcast The Power of Impact: Stories of a Better Future.