Combining Forces in the Development of Programs and Services: Bringing Education, Government, and Nonprofit Agencies Together

Abstract:: Public education is one portion of a complex system of society that extends far beyond the walls of the schoolhouse. The administration of educational institutions is impacted and influenced by businesses, communities, governmental agencies, laws, special

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Creating Value within the Nonprofit Sector

Abstract:: This course introduces managers and other professionals working in the nonprofit sector to Value Based Management. The course attempts to establish a common framework for how nonprofit's and non-governmental organizations can apply Value Based Management in such areas as Strategic Planning, Resource Development, Leadership, and Performance Measurement. Course Level: Intermediate - A good understanding of business concepts is useful for fully understanding this course. A review of other Short Courses is also recommended since this course covers topics that may be covered in greater deal in another short course. Recommended for 2.0 hours of CPE. Course Method: Inter-active self study with audio clips, self-grading exam, and certificate of completion.

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Abstract:: Protecting You/Protecting Me (PY/PM) is a classroom-based alcohol-use prevention program developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for students in grades 1–5. The goal of the intervention is to prevent injury and death of children and youth due to underage consumption of alcoholic beverages and vehicle crashes when riding with impaired drivers. Development of PY/PM began in the summer of 1998. In spring 2002, PY/PM was named a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and the National Registry of Effective Programs, now known as the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP). Since the inception of the project, evaluation data have been used to determine program goals, develop and revise the curriculum, assess effective methods of delivery, and improve effectiveness. The purpose of this document is to provide an example of how evaluation can be used in each of the five stages of program development—initiation, planning, field-testing, implementation, and stabilization—to build a solid, evidence-based program that accomplishes its goals. This case study is not intended to be a manual on how to achieve effective program status. It is simply an example of how a good program can be developed in the “real world” by a grassroots organization with limited funds.

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Abstract:: This nonprofit organization development program consists of 13 modules and can help you accomplish a great deal for your nonprofit -- and for you. This program can be implemented by service organizations to promptly provide a nonprofit and management development program in their locale -- this program can be adopted "as is" or modified.