Development and Evaulation Framework | Connecting Communities Consulting

Name*

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Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

Organization*

Your position within the organization? (by title)*

Foundational Questions

Answer the following questions to determine how your program aligns with your organization.

Does the program align with your organizations Vision?*

Does the program align with your organizations Mission?*

Does the program align with your organizations Core Values?*

Strategic Questions

Answer the following questions based the program strategy.

How is the program contributing to the fulfillment of the organization’s mission?*

In what ways does the program serve the best interests of the community?*

In what ways is the program designed to serve the best interests of its participants?*

Target Audience

Answer the following questions based on the target audience for the program.

What age groups does the program currently serve? (Check all that apply)*

Generation Alpha (under 15 years old)
Generation Z (16-28 years old)
Millennials (29-44 years old)
Generation X (45-60 years old)
Baby Boomers (61-79 years old)
Silent Generation (80+ years old)

What gender group is your program designed to serve?*

What is the income level of your target audience? (check all that apply)*

low-income
middle-class
affluent
Unsure

What is the typical education level of individuals the program aims to reach? (Check all that apply)*

Preschool
Elementary
Grade School
High School
Bachelors
Masters
Doctoral
Trade School
Unsure

If known, list the general types of occupations or industry your target audience works in (ex. bankers, lawyers, students, teachers, nurses, etc.)

What types of communities do your target clients come from? (Check all that apply)*

urban
suburban
rural
Unsure

What regions does your program reach? (Check all that apply)*

certain zip codes
Houston
Texas
National
International
Unsure

What racial or ethnic identities describe those served by the program? (Check all that apply)*

African/African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latina
Native American
Caucasian
other
unsure

What type of household do your target participants come from? (Check all that apply)*

Single
Married
With children
Without children
Multi-generational home
Unsure

Which faith traditions or belief systems are represented among your target participants? (Check all that apply)*

Christian
Hindu
Muslim
Non Religious
Other
Unsure

Service Parameters

Answer the following questions based on what you know about the service parameters of your program.

What eligibility criteria apply to your program? (Check all that apply)*

must have a referral
must be a citizen or legal resident
can only be served once by our organization
must live within a specific geographical area
we have a financial limit on assistance
other

Which operational parameters apply to participants in your program? (Check all that apply)*

particpant might need to go on waitlist
timing is often of the essence for the particpant
particpant needs medical clearance
family support/permission is need to participate
waivers are needed for participation
confidentiality of participant is essential

What is the particpaints financial role in being in the program?*

100% free to participate
Participant financial buy-in (sliding scale, volunteer, etc.)

Program Process Questions

Please answer the following questions to gain insight into program development.

Have you had discussions with colleagues INSIDE the organization to gain insight into this program?*

If YES, who WITHIN the organization did you speak with, and what topics did you discuss?

Have you had discussions with colleagues OUTSIDE the organization to gain insight into this program?*

If yes, who OUTSIDE the organization did you speak with, and what topics did you discuss?

Do you know of another organization with a comparable program? Please include their name and where they are located.

Structure Questions

Please answer the questions below to evaluate your organization’s ability to maintain and support your program over time.

What do you see as the program’s biggest asset or advantage?*

What do program participants most often identify as their greatest need?*

What job descriptions are needed to run the program?*

What policies and procedures are required to effectively operate the program?*

Is there a stakeholder group you think should be better integrated into the organization's program? (check all that apply)*

Volunteers
Board
Advisory Council
Community
Staff
Donors

What steps will the organization do (or did the organization do) for its launch? (check all that apply)*

write a plan
conduct a pilot program
pause to review and make adjustments
formally rollout the program

How should this program be communicated INTERNALLY to ensure BOARD MEMBERS, ADVISORY COUNCIL, STAFF, and VOLUNTEERS are well-informed?*

How should this program be communicated EXTERNALLY to ensure DONOR, PARTNERS, and the COMMUNITY are well-informed?*

Implementation Questions

Please answer these questions to help identify the needed resources for program implementation.

What types of personnel (staff and volunteers) are needed to operate the program?*

Which partnerships or organizational collaborations would enhance the program’s success? (Please list specific names or types of organizations)*

What are the primary sources of funding for our program? (check all that apply)*

Businesses
Churches
Individuals
In-kind Partnerships
Grant/Foundation Funded
Social Entrepreneurship within the organization (thrift store, sale of goods)
Fundraisers
Illiquid giving (real estate, stocks, bonds, etc.)
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

What is a reasonable per-participant cost for delivering this program?*

What is one indication that your program is going well?*

What single question would you ask to uncover opportunities for program improvement?*

What is one sign that the program is failing to meet its goals?*

If you could ask one question to measure the program’s impact, what would it be?*

Who should we survey to effectively evaluate your program? (Check all that apply)*

Donors
Participants in Program
Partners/Collaborators
Staff/Volunteers
Board Members/Advisory Council

What hardware and software are required for the organization to effectively run the program?*

What qualifications or certifications are needed to run this program or should be provided by this program?

What forms of outreach or marketing are used to raise awareness about the program? (Check all that apply)*

Website
Radio/Podcast
Newspapers/Press Release
Speaking Engagements
Word of Mouth
Newsletters
Face to Face Meetings
Events (internal & external)

Which social media platforms are currently used to promote this program? (Check all that apply)*

Facebook
Instagram
Tik Tok
Snap Chat
X (formerly Twitter)
LinkedIn
You Tube

What, if any, special supplies are necessary for the organization to operate this program?

What meetings or events should you attend or host to promote this program within the community? (if possible, give the specific name of meeting)

Development and Evaluation Framework Questionnaire