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Immunization Advocacy Goals Civil society has now rallied around a new Immunization Advocacy Goals framework, presenting a menu of advocacy options to improve access to vaccines around the world.
The framework’s five goals unite civil society – from implementers in Afghanistan, to research and development advocates in Australia – under shared goals that provide an intellectual underpinning for local, regional, and global advocacy on immunizations.Author: GAVI Alliance Civil Society Constituency Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Dec 1, 2012
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Indicators for Programming in Human Rights and Democratic Development: A Preliminary Study This paper is the result of a preliminary study on using indicators to track progress in human rights and democratic development efforts. The paper briefly outlines the experience of development organizations in measuring results in political development. It then examines some of the methodological issues relating to performance indicators, generally, and human rights and democratic development programming indicators, in particular. Author: Kapoor, Ilan Type: Research & Reports Date: Jul 1, 1996 Be the first to review this resource! Download (112.62 KB) -
Innovation for Successful Societies "Country Experiences Case Studies" The ISS Country Experiences case series chronicles reformers' efforts to gather support for reform and build institutions in a wide array of contexts. Cases start with a problem and a decision maker, then explore the options considered, implementation challenges, mid-course corrections, and results. The cases rest on interviews with reform leaders, advisers, and critics or monitors.
Case studies include a diverse number of policy focus areas including
Author: Princeton University Type: Research & Reports Date: Jan 1, 2010 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Internal vs. External Evaluation Few resources exist that thoroughly and accurately describe when to choose an internal and/or an external evaluator to conduct an evaluation. This one-page resource provides a helpful, concise comparison between internal and external evaluators
Author: UNICEF Type: Tipsheets & Paper Tools Date: May 3, 2005 Point K Pick Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
International Advocacy: Measuring performance and effectiveness This paper examines the assessment of two NGOs working in international advocacy and policy change: Oxfam Community Aid Abroad and the Foundation for Development Cooperation. The study suggests that organizations can use best practices and outcomes assessment to track the effectiveness of their advocacy work. Author: Kelly, Linda Type: Research & Reports Date: Oct 30, 2002 Be the first to review this resource! Download (216.18 KB) -
Intro to Logic Models A simple but informative introduction to Logic Models. What ithey are, why they are used, and how to build them. Author: Eric Graig Type: Presentation Slides Date: Dec 31, 2006 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Introducing Program Logic Models A six-page summary of logic model concepts prepared by the Kellogg Foundation. Author: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Mar 17, 2001
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Introduction to Evaluation The Introduction to Evaluation Research presents an overview of what evaluation is and how it differs from social research generally. We also introduce several evaluation models to give you some perspective on the evaluation endeavor. Evaluation should not be considered in a vacuum. Here, we consider evaluation as embedded within a larger Planning-Evaluation Cycle.
Author: William M.K. Trochim Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Oct 20, 2006
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Introduction to Program Evaluation Brief slideshow introducing basic concepts in Program Evaluation Author: Lizzette Rojas, PhD and Flordeliz Serpa, PhD Type: Presentation Slides Date: Jun 14, 2010
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Introduction to Program Evaluation This course is designed for people new to the field of program evaluation and is based on CDC’s Framework for Program Evaluation.
Program evaluation is an essential component of all TB control programs. Evaluation enables us to improve and enhance our programs and
better meet our goals for TB elimination. It provides evidence to make good decisions about a program or an initiative and also helps us be accountable to funders – including the CDC, other agencies and organizations.Author: Anne Powers, PhD Type: Presentation Slides Date: Nov 14, 2005 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Introduction to Program Evaluation for Public Health Programs: A Self-Study Guide This document is a “how to” guide for planning and implementing evaluation activities. The manual is based on CDC’s Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health, and is intended to assist state, local, and community managers and staff of public health programs in planning, designing, implementing, and using the results of comprehensive evaluations in a practical way. Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Jan 1, 2005
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Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, journal for news and thinking of the profession and discipline of evaluation in the world, for the world. Author: Michael Schriven (Ed.), E. Jane Davidson (Ed.), Chris L.S. Coryn (Ed.) Type: Research & Reports Date: May 28, 2008 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Juvenile Justice Evaluation Center - Program Evaluation Briefing Series This Program Evaluation Briefing Series includes several documents:
Author: Justice Research and Statistics Association Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Dec 31, 2004 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Key Questions for Developing Your Objectives Advocacy Institute offers four questions that advocates or organizations should ask themselves before developing strategic objectives:
- Who are we?
- What is the problem?
- What is our vision of change?
- What objectives--or piece of our vision--are we focusing on?
Author: Advocacy Institute Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Jan 1, 2004 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Keystone's Feedback App This free and easy web-based tool from Keystone Accountability is a simple way of getting anonymous feedback from your partners on what they really think about your work. The application starts by asking you to choose from a standard list of questions, such as "How strongly would you recommend [your organization] to a colleague or friend?" Answers are on a scale of 1 to 10 or open-ended. You can also add questions. Next, you provide a list of respondents to receive the short survey. Keystone keeps data anonymous and confidential. Author: Keystone Accountability Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Oct 31, 2009 Point K Pick Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Leap of Reason Leap of Reason is the product of decades of management insights from philanthropist Mario Morino, McKinsey & Company, and more than a dozen experts and practitioners. With more than 40,000 copies in circulation, the book is helping nonprofit and public-sector leaders achieve more for those they serve, even in the midst of this era of scarcity.
Author: Mario Morino Type: Research & Reports Date: Jan 1, 2011
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Learn Foundation Law The legal staff at the Packard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and Moore Foundation developed this free, first-of-its-kind resource, which covers the basic legal rules around what staff are allowed to fund and engage in at a private foundation. It takes less than an hour to complete and features “Maya,” a new program officer that leads participants through the course. Participants can also return to the training at any time for a refresher and click on the individual modules to refer back to specific topics.
Author: Legal staff at the Packard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, and Moore Foundation Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Jan 1, 2010 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Learning As We Go: Making Evaluation Work for Everyone This "briefing paper for funders and nonprofits" provides a detailed answer to the question, "Why evaluate?" It offers an overview of the importance of evaluative thinking, use of a logic model, and the range of perceptions about evaluation. Author: York, Peter J. Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Jun 1, 2003 Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
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) -
Learning to Love Your Logic Model In this recorded webinar, Tom Chapel, Chief Evaluation Officer of the CDC, provides an overview of the purpose of logic models, how to use them, and common logic model components.
Summary from the CDC website:
It’s fun to make fun of logic models. While some of the criticism is justified, much is directed at a caricature of logic models that no model fan would recognize. In this webinar we’ll remind you:
Author: Thomas J. Chapel, Chief Evaluation Officer, CDC Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Jan 1, 2017 Point K Pick Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
LearnPhilanthropy LearnPhilanthropy's Knowledge Library is a resource for people who are new to grantmaking or those seeking new ideas and tools to improve their grantmaking practice. Here you will find essential learning and new research on a range of common issues and key challenges in philanthropy. Working with leading organizations across the field, LearnPhilanthropy regularly updates this centralized library with reports, tools, and other resources. Author: LearnPhilanthropy Type: Websites & Online Tools Date: Sep 23, 2014 Point K Pick Be the first to review this resource! Web Link -
Library of Sample Dashboard Indicators For anyone creating a logic model, it can be confusing to distinguish the difference betwene an outcome, and an outcome indicator. An outcome is a short-, medium-, or long-term goal that the logic model creator wants to achieve. An outcome indicator is the quantitative measure of whether or not that outcome is reached. To further clarify the different, here is a great list of examples showing what exactly an "outcome indicator" could be. Author: Compass Point Type: Tipsheets & Paper Tools Date: Jan 1, 2013 Be the first to review this resource! Download (74.48 KB) -
Logic Model Development Guide A clear and concise discussion of the use of logic models and their importance for program and evaluation planning. Author: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Jan 1, 2004
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Logic Model Workbook (.doc) Innovation Network's own workbook (revised in late 2010), which offers an introduction to the processes and concepts of the logic model. This workbook can be used alone or in conjunction with the Logic Model Builder at the Point K Learning Center. Also available in .pdf format. Author: Innovation Network, Inc. Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Dec 31, 2010 Point K Pick
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Logic Model Workbook (.pdf) Innovation Network's own workbook (revised in 2010), offering an introduction to the processes and concepts of the logic model. This workbook can be used alone or in conjunction with the Logic Model Builder at the Point K Learning Center. Author: Innovation Network, Inc. Type: Workbooks & Guides Date: Dec 31, 2010 Point K Pick
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