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Proving and improving effectiveness with measurable indicators of success drives both internal management and external support of a sustainable initiative. These resources offer strategies for results-based decision-making and evaluating outcomes.
Using Results to Make Better Decisions
Informed Consent: Advice for State and Local Leaders on Implementing Results-Based Decisionmaking
Sara Watson. The Finance Project, 2000.
This guide gives targeted, strategic, and practical advice on implementing different approaches to results-based decisionmaking. It draws on interviews and discussions from over 50 leaders in the field, and provides critical lessons learned for state and local leaders.
Managing and Analyzing Data for Outcome-Based Evaluation
Marc Bolan, Kimberly Francis, and Jane Reisman. The Evaluation Forum, 2000.
This handbook Introduces the process of preparing and analyzing data for outcome-based evaluation. Based on Microsoft Excel and Access, it includes exercises and a sample data set help you practice skills. Topics include data management software, data coding, and basic data analysis techniques.
Outcome Measurement in Nonprofit Organizations: Current Practices and Recommendations
Elaine Morley, Elisa Vinson, and Harry P. Hatry. Independent Sector and The Urban Institute, 2001.
This report provides a view of the state of outcome measurement as implemented in a number of private nonprofit service organizations engaged in outcome measurement. It provides examples of procedures that some organizations have been able to implement and use for outcome measurement.
The Results Accountability Implementation Guide
Mark Friedman. Fiscal Policy Studies Institute, 2001.
This guide presents a practical "how to" guide for community, government, and non-profit performance and accountability. It addresses results-based planning, decision making, performance, budgeting, and grantmaking.
Trying Hard is Not Good Enough
Mark Friedman
This book includes examples where results-based accountability has worked and provides easily-understood methods that can be used immediately by a variety or organizations. It includes an explanation of the difference between population and performance accountability, new evaluation methods for demonstrating program contribution to community change, and a critique of logic models.
Designing Local Evaluations
The ABCs of Evaluation: Timeless Techniques for Program and Project Managers
John Boulmetis and Phyllis Dutwin. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
This book describes different evaluation models, illustrates the circumstances under which each model can be used, and offers tips on identifying data sources and collecting data. Each chapter begins with a scenario, followed by new evaluation concepts and concluding with exercises designed to test understanding of the concepts.
Evaluation Handbook
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 1998
This handbook provides a useful blueprint for designing and conducting evaluations, including an overview of approaches, the components of an evaluation plan, and tips for selecting an evaluator.
Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach
United Way of America, 1996
This step-by-step manual discusses: detailing program outcomes; developing measurable indicators; identifying data sources and data collection methods; analyzing and reporting findings; and using outcome information. The manual includes worksheets, examples, and a bibliography on measurement issues and performance indicators.
Planning a Program Evaluation
Cooperative Extension Publications, 2005
Guides in this continuing series cover evaluation planning and management, and collecting, analyzing, presenting, and using different types of data.
The Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families has developed this guide for evaluating programs that offer services to children and families. It offers detailed, step-by step procedures for assessing the effectiveness of program services.
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