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2008 Civic Engagement Evaluation Assessment and Recommendations for the Field 2008 was a historic year for civic participation in the United States. The Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) brings together grantmakers committed to enhancing democratic participation in all aspects of civic life. Its nearly 80 members comprised of private, public and community foundations collectively contributed scores of millions of dollars to non-partisan civic engagement efforts of all kinds nationwide.
Author: Lacy M. Serros Type: Research & Reports Date: Dec 1, 2009 Be the first to review this resource! Download (699.52 KB) -
Advocacy Impact Assessment Guidelines This publication reviews what advocacy is, how NGOs can use it, and considerations for evaluating it. The publication outlines five "dimensions of change":
Author: Lloyd-Laney, Megan Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Mar 24, 2003 Be the first to review this resource! Download (208.15 KB) -
Learning from Your Neighbor: Public Policy Dispute Resolution and Public Participation Maureen Berner and John Stephens from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Government presented the following slides at the 2008 American Evaluation Association Conference. This presentation, in conjunction with a paper of the same title, compares and constrasts the evaluation of public policy dispute resolution (PPDR) and public participation (PP) programs.
Author: Berner, Maureen; Stephens, John Type: Presentation Slides Date: Nov 1, 2008 Be the first to review this resource! Download (84 KB) -
Learning from Your Neighbor: The Value of Public Participation Evaluation for Public Policy Dispute Resolution Maureen Berner and John Stephens from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Government presented the following draft paper (NOTE: This resource includes the introduction only.) at the 2008 American Evaluation Association Conference. This draft, in conjunction with a presentation of the same title, compares and constrasts the evaluation of public policy dispute resolution (PPDR) and public participation (PP) programs.
Author: Berner, Maureen; Stephens, John Type: Research & Reports Date: Oct 13, 2008 Be the first to review this resource! Download (47.5 KB) -
NGO and Grassroots Policy Influence: What is Success? This paper begins with background on methodology, objectives, and the importance of policy influence to NGOs and grassroots organizations. Subsequent sections examine concepts related to successful policy work such as civil society and social capital; present an overview of the Filipino political and social context; describe five Filipino case studies; draw some key lessons and insights from those studies regarding success factors and makes comparisons; discuss trade-offs and dilemmas; and summarize important findings. Author: Miller, Valerie Type: Research & Reports Date: Jan 1, 1994 Be the first to review this resource! Download (89.92 KB) -
Strategy Development: Key Questions for Developing an Advocacy Strategy In this strategy discussion publication, the author clarifies the difference between tactics and strategies, and offers nine questions that are part of an effective strategy:
- OBJECTIVES: What do you want?
- AUDIENCES: Who can give it to you?
- MESSAGE: What do they need to hear?
- MESSENGERS: Who do they need to hear it from?
- RESOURCES: What have we got?
- GAPS: What do we need to develop?
- FIRST EFFORTS: How do we begin?
- EVALUATION: How do we tell if it's working?
Author: Shultz, Jim Type: Research & Reports Date: Jan 1, 2004 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Supporting Civic Advocacy: Strategic approaches for donor-supported civic advocacy programs This 59-page draft document is "a reflection of USAID’s experience in advocacy. Compiled in consultation with the top advocacy trainers, it distills the best practices and lessons learned in advocacy programming." In the advocacy evaluation section, the publication offers long term performance measures, a discussion of levels of change, and appropriate performance indicators. Author: USAID, Office of Democracy and Governance Type: Research & Reports Date: Dec 7, 2001 Be the first to review this resource! Download (59.67 KB)