CED Program Development & Evaluation

Question 1

In nonprofit program development, a logic model visually represents:

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The relationship between resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes

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The organizational chart of staff roles and reporting lines

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The financial projections for the next fiscal year

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The governance structure of the board of directors

Question 2

Process evaluation (implementation evaluation) primarily measures:

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Whether the program is being delivered as designed and to the intended population

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Whether the program achieved its intended long-term outcomes

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The cost-effectiveness of program delivery

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The return on investment for funders

Question 3

A 'theory of change' in nonprofit programming describes:

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The assumptions about how program activities will lead to desired outcomes

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The organizational mission statement and vision

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The fundraising strategy for program sustainability

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The staff training protocols for program delivery

Question 4

When conducting a community needs assessment, focus groups are most useful for:

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Obtaining in-depth qualitative perspectives from community members

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Generating large-scale quantitative data about population needs

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Reviewing secondary data from government sources

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Measuring program outcomes over time

Question 5

In program evaluation, 'outputs' are best defined as:

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The direct products or services produced by program activities

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The long-term changes in participants' lives resulting from the program

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The ultimate community-level impact the program aims to achieve

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The financial resources required to operate the program

Question 6

The 'balanced scorecard' approach in nonprofit program management helps executives:

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Evaluate performance across multiple dimensions including mission, operations, capacity, and financial health

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Balance the organization's checkbook and financial accounts

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Distribute workload evenly among program staff

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Create equal funding allocations across all programs

Question 7

Benchmarking in nonprofit program development involves:

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Comparing program outcomes and practices against peer organizations or industry standards

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Measuring a program's start and end dates against the project timeline

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Setting financial benchmarks for donor giving levels

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Establishing minimum qualification standards for program participants