Just added these two “old” pieces to the publications list (under Things Not So Easily Categorized). A Complete Course in Supervision. The world is suffering from an epidemic of bad supervision. Here are some tips, gleaned from practical experience, that supervisors new and old could use. The Collaboration Game is a useful tool for groups learning how to work together. …
Collective Impact Using RBA
Collective Impact and RBA Impact Collectif et R.A.R. Collective Impact and RBA are a perfect fit. The idea of working together to produce community “impact” is at the heart of both bodies of work. And RBA compliments Collective Impact in other ways. Collective Impact literature sets out conditions for the success of community change efforts, and RBA provides specific methods …
Facebook Selected Essays (updated)
We are always learning new things about RBA/OBA. Attached is an updated set of selected essays from the RBA/OBA Facebook Group. If you haven’t read these, I strongly encourage you to do so.RBA FACEBOOK SELECTED ENTRIES v3
Next Generation Contracting Paper
Here is the long-promised, if not long-awaited, paper on a 10 part agenda for contract reform for funders and nonprofits. this has received a very positive response everywhere I’ve presented it in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Here are links to exemplary practice Placer County California New Zealand Australia Check out the complete PDF publication here.
Next Generation Contracting: A Contract Reform Agenda for Funders and Nonprofits
FPSI produces occasional papers on subjects related to accountability in general and Results-‐Based Accountability TM (RBA) in particular. This paper responds to requests over the years for ideas about how RBA can be applied to the methods by which government agencies and private philanthropies write agreements with those to whom they give money (referred to here as contractors or grantees). …
Achieving Collective Impact with Results-Based Accountability
Community organizations nationwide are in search of methods that help them achieve measurable results for the children and families they serve. Sometimes these organizations seek like-minded partners in order to reach common goals. Partnerships are formed. Meetings are held. But to what end? Too often, these meetings are held without a clear, common, and measurable result in mind. Over time …
Expanding the Evidence Universe
In a new paper just released by the Center for the Study of Social Policy, authors Lisbeth Schorr and Frank Farrow argue for a much broader conception of evidence considered allowable in funding decisions by government and philanthropic agencies. The legitimate focus on funding evidence-based practice has led to an over-reliance on experimental design as the only legitimate source of …
What’s Wrong with Logic Models
by Phil Lee, published by the Local Community Services Association (LCSA), New South Wales, Australia. Thanks to LCSA director, Brian Smith. Logic models are diagrams that explain how a program is supposed to work. A simple one page logic model can sometimes be a useful planning and communication tool. But many programs today are required to produce long complex logic …
Results-Based Accountability Information Brochure
Click here to download it now. All the basic ideas on two just pages. The answers to all these questions and more: What is RBA? How does it work? How can it help? The RBA thinking process Why is common language important? Where has RBA worked? What else do you need to get started? Where can you get more information? …
Research Publications about RBA
1. Thought Exercises on Accountability and Performance Measures at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Michael S. Lauer MD, Circulation Research, 22 February 2011. 2. Connecting Data to Action: How the Santa Cruz County Community Assessment Project Contributes to Better Outcomes for Youth, Deanna Zachary, Susan Brutschy, Sue West, Tracy Keenan, Abigail Stevens, Applied Research in Quality of …
