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Title: Program Development


1
Program Development Logic Model
  • Designing, developing, and evaluating non-profit
    programs

2
Program Development/Logic Model
  • When developing a new program, it is especially
    important that an organization address a few key
    points when applying for funds to finance the
    program. The following guidelines cover these
    crucial steps, which include
  • Assessment of community needs
  • Program design
  • Performance measurement
  • Program evaluation

3
Community Needs Assessment
  • Before designing a program, it is recommended
    that an organization conduct a community needs
    assessment to determine that the program is
    addressing a need that exists in the community.
    In order to get an accurate picture, this
    assessment should involve people representing
    various aspects of the community. In gathering
    research, the following questions may serve as a
    guideline
  • Who does the problem affect? How many people are
    affected?
  • How is this problem addressed in other locations
    affected by it? What has and has not worked?
  • Is this problem already being addressed in this
    community? How?
  • Continued

4
Community Needs Assessment Continued
  • A new program should not be replicating services
    already provided in the community. If the needs
    assessment determines that the problem is already
    being addressed adequately by other organizations
    in the community, it may be best to narrow or
    broaden the programs approach to address the
    problem in a unique manner.
  • Visit other organizations addressing the problem,
    in the community or not, to assess what
    approaches do and do not work, and how services
    can be improved upon.

5
Program Design
  • Some basic qualities of a good program are that
    it
  • Describes and gives evidence of a community need
    that can be addressed.
  • Identifies a gap in services available in the
    community which address the need.
  • Explains why this program is an appropriate
    strategy to meet the need.
  • Outlines the activities of program members in
    addressing the need.
  • Establishes community partnerships in the process
    of addressing the community need.
  • Anticipates the positive outcome of the program
    in the community.
  • Defines the method of measuring results (see the
    following section on Performance Measurement).

6
The Logic Model
  • A recommended method of program design is to use
    a logic model to plan and evaluate the proposed
    program. A logic model is a depiction of the
    processes and targeted outcomes of the program.
    This should help the organization to specify
    goals, identify what resources are needed,
    identify indicators of progress and measurements
    of success, and communicate the programs
    potential value.

7
The Logic Model Components
  • The components of a basic logic model include
  • Needs The community need as identified in the
    Community Needs Assessment.
  • Inputs The resources needed to complete
    activities.
  • Activities What staff, volunteers, etc. actually
    do.
  • Outputs A measurement of the actual amount of
    service completed.
  • Intermediate Outcomes Measurable change and
    improvements in the programs constituents and/or
    community.
  • End Outcomes The target changes that the
    organization hopes to achieve in the programs
    constituents and/or community.

8
Sample Logic Model
9
Performance Measurement
  • The purpose of performance measures is to capture
    the ongoing progress the program is making. It
    should provide a snapshot of the impact of the
    work that the organization is doing. This is an
    especially important step in establishing
    accountability to any funder. Identify all of the
    services the organization provides and the likely
    impact these services will have on the community.

10
Performance Measurement Tracking Tools
  • Determine tracking tools for use in measuring the
    results of services offered. These measures
    should focus on goal outputs and outcomes, as
    identified by the community needs assessment and
    defined by the programs logic model. The
    measures should be in quantifiable terms and
    clearly defined.
  • A good guide for determining performance measures
    is the acronym SMART. They should be
  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Timely

11
Program Evaluation
  • The program evaluation should be an analytical
    study which measures the progress and impact the
    program has made. Evaluations should be scheduled
    and carried out throughout the course of the
    program. This should consist of thorough and
    objective research conducted by an experienced
    evaluator, starting at the beginning of the
    program year. Resources for finding a program
    evaluator include colleges and universities,
    research firms, and community organizations. The
    evaluator should collect data relevant to the
    programs activities and programs and evaluate
    the organizations impact.
  • The organization should be consistently involved
    in the evaluation process and should adjust the
    programs offered according to performance
    measures and program evaluations in order to best
    serve the community.

12
Final Note
  • Program development is a complicated process,
    about which this resource offers only a brief
    overview. For more information on program
    development and the logic model, please refer to
    the resources listed on the following slide.

13
Additional Resources
  • CNCS Program Toolkit http//nationalserviceresour
    ces.org/filemanager/download/online/sustainability
    _toolkit.pdf
  • Logic Models http//www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evalu
    ation/powerpt/nutritionconf05.ppt
  • Logic Model Development Guide http//www.wkkf.org
    /Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub3669.pdf
  • Logic Model - University of Idaho
    http//www.uidaho.edu/extension/LogicModel.pdf
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