5 practical ways to build an evidence-based social program.
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Notes from my recent presentation on how social programs/nonprofits can become evidence-based - in our lifetime. Highlights: Recent developments in evidence-based decision making in the nonprofit/social sector. Practical ways to discover and exchange evidence-based insights. References, resources, and links to organizations with innovative programs.
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5 practical ways to build an evidence-based social program.
- 1. #data4good How Can Social Programs Become Evidence-Based? 5 Practical Steps. #data4good
- 2. Tracy Allison Altman, PhD Founder, Ugly Research Creator, PepperSlice #data4good
- 3. #data4good Find out more Links and discussion @ EvidenceSoup.com blog: 5 practical ways to build an evidence-based social program [Wed, Oct 21] SlideShare presentation PepperSlice.com
- 4. #data4good Data-driven is mandatory New rules for funders, funded: • Rigorous methods – modeled after evidence-based medicine • Standardized evaluation
- 5. #data4good Example: Social Innovation Fund • 3 evidence levels: preliminary, moderate, strong • Standardized evaluation Cookie cutter decision-making?
- 6. #data4good Simplifying or bewildering? Evidence: The SIF way More examples of evidence-based innovations @ end of slide deck
- 7. #data4good ‘Evidence-based’ decision = ? Current, best evidence: • Internal, external sources • High-quality methods • Feedback loop
- 8. #data4good What’s a ‘good’ decision? • Good process: Transparent. Follows evidence in repeatable way. • Good outcome? Not always. Judge quality of a decision process separately from results.
- 9. #data4good Emerging evidence marketplaces Supply & demand for evidence of program success Report by Social Innovation Research Center • Social Innovation Fund’s Early Results are Promising. Patrick Lester, 30-June-2015 • http://www.socialinnovationcenter.org/?p=1413 Page 27
- 10. #data4good Communication still a free-for-all Knowledge dissemination, findings, insights aren’t standardized: • Traditional papers & reports • PowerPoint / free-form slides • Email / online posts
- 11. #data4good 5 practical ways to become evidence-based 1. Focus on what deciders need 2. Use insider vocabulary 3. Live better through OPE 4. Manage and exchange 5. Share systematically
- 12. #data4good How will the decision be made? What evidence do they want? Example: Social Impact Bonds • Specify desired outcomes and explicit success measures Step #1: Focus on what deciders need
- 13. #data4good Step #2: Use insider vocabulary Data collection: • Randomized trial, case study, survey, quasi-experimental design? Data analysis: • Simple statistics? Complex model?
- 14. #data4good Use Other People’s Evidence. Gather research: • Peer organizations • Academia • Agencies • NGOs Step #3: Live better with OPE
- 15. #data4good Step #4: Manage and exchange Get more value from findings: - Once insights are discovered, manage purposefully - Trade/exchange with others
- 16. #data4good Follow a method for exchanging evidence-based insights: • Recognize evidence categories • Common vocabulary • Common presentation format Step #5: Share systematically
- 17. #data4good Example: Nurse-Family Partnership Home visits by nurses for first-time mothers Rigorous, randomized trials to evaluate outcomes http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/
- 18. #data4good Example: Insights marketplace PepperSlice is a place to exchange evidence-based insights: • Create insights (Slices) in simple format • Pin onto boards • Sell or share your insights
- 21. #data4good Join the nonprofit beta Sign up at PepperSlice.com Email tracy@pepperslice.com Schedule a learning session Give us your feedback & make an impact.
- 22. Tracy Allison Altman email: tracy@uglyresearch.com Twitter: @UglyResearch Blog: EvidenceSoup.com
- 23. #data4good Example: What Works Cities? Use evidence to improve results for residents http://whatworkscities.bloomberg.org/ Define “works” - Which stakeholder? Values? - Achieves stated goal
- 24. #data4good Example: Urban Institute PFSI Pay for Success Initiative http://www.urban.org/features/understanding-social- impact-bonds-and-pay-success • Services for jurisdictions • Standardized pricing, defined program models
- 25. #data4good Example: Alliance for Useful Evidence Case studies on how UK charities use research evidence: • Handbook forthcoming • Take the survey http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2226076/bab12906 0657
- 26. #data4good Example: BCURE Building Capacity to Use Research Evidence http://epod.cid.harvard.edu/bcure9
Editor's Notes
- Latest developments for evidence-based decision making in nonprofit sector. And practical ways to exchange evidence-based insights.
- Under Engineering and Computer Science. PhD Policy Analysis. Emphasis on decision science and simple, standardized ways to present evidence. Founder of Ugly Research.
- Evidence Soup blog will have detailed references, notes, and links. Wednesday October 21.
- It’s not an option.
- SIF attempts to make social programs evidence-based.
- 72 evaluation designs – yikes!
- Standardized evidence is happening, but standardized dissemination of findings is not.
- Standardized evidence is happening, but standardized dissemination of findings is not.
- SIBs or Pay for Success Bonds
- Follow the structure and requirements. If dossier format or specific journal article
- Want a little Ooh, shiny! But not too much.
- Want a little Ooh, shiny! But not too much.
- Follow the structure and requirements. If dossier format or specific journal article
- Follow the structure and requirements. If dossier format or specific journal article
- Tweet using #data4good hashtag. How nonprofits and social programs can use PepperSlice to exchange evidence-based insights, make decisions, and grow revenue.