Laura Rizzardini, M.A.

Social Research Consultant

Services

· Economy is assured by identifying the costs to the community of providing a service versus not providing it.

· Effectiveness is assured by determining the services that provide the best outcomes for the identified needs.

· Development of the new program can be planned to assure that it meets cost and time constraints.

· Description of your community ensures the adequate scope of your services and their announcement.  It facilitates organizational cultural sensitivity.  

· Client needs are identified so programs and services can be developed specifically to meet them.

· Involvement is facilitated by asking residents about their needs.  More residents become clients.  More are inclined to donate their time and money to your organization.

· Automated reports keep current informa-tion about your organization ready for in-stant review and distribution.

· Newsletters report your successes, announce services, request volunteers and donations, and conduct brief surveys. 

· Slideshow Presentations are tailored for potential funders, board members, or the community. They describe your organization, its services, goals, and your progress.

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Program Evaluation

Cost/Benefit Analysis

· Goals and Objectives formally specify the type, management, and delivery of a service and the expected outcomes.

· Measures of organizational performance enable a systematic review of the process and outcomes of a program.

· Strategic Planning uses the results of a program evaluation to refine the program goals and objectives and the management of the program.

 

Technical Assistance

Needs Assessment