A framework to assess the development and capacity of non-profit agencies

Schuh, Russell G.; Leviton, Laura C.

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2005.12.001

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“…c) Financial sustainability. High capacity organizations have long-term financial sustainability plans that include diversifying funding sources and developing fund-raising expertise within the organization (Schuh & Leviton, 2006;Stevens & Peikes, 2006). An improvement in financial sustainability was noted among the informant organizations during this three-year study.…”

Section: ) "Our Strategic Plan Is a Work In Progress We've Identifimentioning

confidence: 98%

Assessing Capacity to Promote Science-Based Programs: A Key Informant Study of State Teen Pregnancy Prevention Organizations

Saunders

Sabri

Klaus

et al. 2011

American Journal of Sexuality Education

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify significant external and internal challenges that state organization leaders face in promoting science-based teen pregnancy prevention programs within their states. The state organization administrators were chosen because their organizations were funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote science-based prevention programs between 2005 and 2010. Given a recent federal infusion of $155 million to replicate science-based programs nationwide, this study is timely. Data reported in this article were collected annually over three years (2006)(2007)(2008)(2009) using semi-structured interviews. External factors influencing success include the states' socio-political climate, including the impact of abstinence-only programs; internal factors include infrastructure, recruitment, and retention of key partners, organization, board, and staff management and financial sustainability.

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Section: ) "Our Strategic Plan Is a Work In Progress We've Identifimentioning

confidence: 98%

Assessing Capacity to Promote Science-Based Programs: A Key Informant Study of State Teen Pregnancy Prevention Organizations

Saunders

Sabri

Klaus

et al. 2011

American Journal of Sexuality Education

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“…The measurement of personal outcomes, individual support needs, and performance indicators provides the basis for an organization‐level internal evaluation system . The advantages of such a system are that it: (1) leads to organization learning; (2) enhances the ability to manage program quality and sustain efficiency; (3) provides the basis for a theory of change that becomes the guide whereby the organization structures its daily activities to achieve its strategic goals and objectives; and (4) provides the framework within which each organization can examine what works and what does not work within its own programming and manage performance for continuous improvement (Hunter, 2006; Schuh & Leviton, 2006).…”

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Enhancing Personal Outcomes: Organizational Strategies, Guidelines, and Examples

Schalock

Verdugo

Bonham³

et al. 2008

Policy Practice Intel Disabi

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Education and rehabilitation programs in the field of intellectual disabilities are developing specific strategies related to demonstrated personal outcomes, quality of life (QOL)‐related services and supports, evidence‐based practices, and quality improvement. The purpose of this article is to summarize key aspects of these strategies within a two‐component framework: the concept of QOL and systems thinking. Based on our collective experiences and published literature, four specific strategies are presented and discussed: mental models, assessment, service delivery practices, and quality improvement (QI). Essential guidelines for the successful implementation of these strategies are then presented, along with an exemplary application of each strategy. Each example shows the significant role of the consumer, the organization, and the larger system in organizational change, QI, and the enhancement of personal outcomes.

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“…In addition, it is claimed that NGOs are often perceived as institutions that consult from a distance, which leads to difficulties in coordination with partners, duplicity of projects and a lack of optimization in the use of resources (Bontenbal, 2009). Most importantly, it is argued that, even though assessing the capacities of NGOs is vital for an effective implementation of their programmes, NGOs give limited formal consideration to organizational capacity assessments (Schuh and Leviton, 2006).…”

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Network strategic assessment approach for dialogue and capacity development in NGOs

Azcárate

Balfors²

2013

Int. NGOJ

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As platforms for dialogue non-governmental organizations play an important role in facilitating the inclusion of a diversity of views in the debates and decisions that shape society. However, to successfully influence societal development non-governmental organizations need to develop and mobilize their capacities. This paper argues that organizational capacities can be developed and mobilized with strategic dialogues, which can be enabled and fostered with network strategic assessment approaches. Through a case study, research was carried out to draw experiences from designing a network strategic assessment approach in the context of a network-based nongovernmental organization that aims to strengthen the development of its members and communities. Even though conceptualizing the network strategic assessment approach was challenging, research results were participant engagement, process ownership and strategic dialogues. It is argued that by fostering strategic dialogues network strategic assessment approaches allow networks to synchronize and mainstream their strategic elements in the daily activities of their member organizations. Moreover, it is claimed that such approaches contribute to integrate aspects of capacity development with network planning and decision making, enhancing organizational understanding and performance.

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A framework to assess the development and capacity of non-profit agencies

Cited by 51 publications

References 11 publications

Assessing Capacity to Promote Science-Based Programs: A Key Informant Study of State Teen Pregnancy Prevention Organizations

Assessing Capacity to Promote Science-Based Programs: A Key Informant Study of State Teen Pregnancy Prevention Organizations

Enhancing Personal Outcomes: Organizational Strategies, Guidelines, and Examples

Network strategic assessment approach for dialogue and capacity development in NGOs

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