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Articles & Resources | Decisionmaking and Program Evaluation
Basic Guide to Nonprofit Program Design & Marketing
(Free Management Library) An extensive guide on nonprofit program design.
Evaluation Handbook
(W.K. Kellogg Foundation) A framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool.
How does your org measure up to others?
Understanding what other organizations that are similar to you – either in size, geographic region, or issue area – are doing when it comes to investments in their technology staffing and budgets can help you make better informed decisions, and can help you make the case to your stakeholders. Create a profile for your organization, then start comparing, reporting, and making better decisions for your organization!
Logic Model Development Guide
(W.K. Kellogg Foundation) A guide to developing logic models to help plan, implement, and evaluate programming.
Program Development
(High Impact Philanthropy) Asuccinct guide to developing a program focus, building organizational collaboration, drafting a program plan, and pursuing implementation strategies.
Program Planning and Management
(Free Management Library) Comprehensive advice and materials pertaining to planning, marketing, and evaluating a community service program.
UNO Center for Public Affairs Research and State Data Center
The Center for Public Affairs Research is a research and community outreach unit of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service. Survey research support is a key component of CPAR's mission.
U.S. Census Bureau and American FactFinder
A source for population, housing, economic, and geographic information
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Community Information/Data
Data, economic trends, research reports, statistics, profiles and demographics…you can find them all here. DED is eager to assist with tools, information and assistance to make your vision a reality.
Nebraska Health and Human Services Research
Research and Statistical Data for the state of Nebraska
State Department of Education's State of the Schools Report
The State of the Schools Report, an annual report, provides information and data about Nebraska public schools and student performance.