Program Development & Evaluation Flashcards
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In nonprofit program development, a logic model visually represents:
Answer: The relationship between resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes
A logic model maps the causal chain from inputs and activities to outputs, short-term outcomes, and long-term impact.
Process evaluation (implementation evaluation) primarily measures:
Answer: Whether the program is being delivered as designed and to the intended population
Process evaluation focuses on program fidelity — verifying that activities are implemented as planned and reaching the target population.
A 'theory of change' in nonprofit programming describes:
Answer: The assumptions about how program activities will lead to desired outcomes
A theory of change articulates the causal pathway — the assumptions and mechanisms by which program activities are expected to produce desired changes.
When conducting a community needs assessment, focus groups are most useful for:
Answer: Obtaining in-depth qualitative perspectives from community members
Focus groups facilitate rich qualitative discussions that reveal nuanced community perspectives and priorities that surveys cannot capture.
In program evaluation, 'outputs' are best defined as:
Answer: The direct products or services produced by program activities
Outputs are the direct, measurable products of program activities (e.g., number of workshops held, clients served), distinct from outcomes which reflect changes.
The 'balanced scorecard' approach in nonprofit program management helps executives:
Answer: Evaluate performance across multiple dimensions including mission, operations, capacity, and financial health
The balanced scorecard provides a multi-dimensional framework that evaluates organizational performance across strategic perspectives including mission impact, operations, and financial sustainability.
Benchmarking in nonprofit program development involves:
Answer: Comparing program outcomes and practices against peer organizations or industry standards
Benchmarking allows organizations to assess their program performance relative to similar programs, identifying best practices and areas for improvement.