Using AI for AmeriCorps Program Evaluation
These tools are designed for AmeriCorps program staff, evaluators, and commission staff who need practical, compliant evaluation support—without overbuilding or overcomplicating. Use them as stand-alone guides, training supplements, or conversation starters with your team or evaluator.
New resources will be added over time as programs request support in specific areas.
Section 1: Getting Started with AI
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CHATGPT
Best for: Anyone who needs to set up an account with ChatGPT
CLAUDE
Best for: Anyone who needs to set up an account with Claude
2026 NST Workshop
Section 2: Starter AI Prompts for Evaluation
QUICK START REFERENCE
Best for: Staff that need help writing prompts for various evaluation tasks
SAMPLE PROMPTS
Best for: Staff that need help writing prompts for various evaluation tasks
BONUS RESOURCES
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USING AI FOR PM
Best for: Program or state service commission staff
Use this when: You’re trying to review performance measures in eGrants and/or data collection tools.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Best for:
Programs focused on capacity building and organizational improvement.
Use this when:
You need practical guidance on selecting and measuring realistic capacity-building indicators.
Want Help Applying Any of These?
If you’d like help choosing, adapting, or applying these tools to your program or portfolio, I’m happy to talk it through.
Many of these tools are used in my AmeriCorps trainings and evaluation support engagements nationwide.