Two case studies of service design influencing policy development. Presented at the APHA Health Symposium,: Better Practice, Better Placed - August 2018
The Transforming Health Systems (THS) initiative was one of The Rockefeller Foundation’s largest global health initiatives. Aligned with the Foundation’s mission to promote the well-being of humanity, THS aimed to improve the health status and financial resilience of poor and otherwise vulnerable populations through activities promoting improved health systems performance and the expansion of universal health coverage (UHC).
This report synthesizes findings from a five-year, multicomponent evaluation of the THS initiative. The objectives of the evaluation were to assess i) the effectiveness of the three core strategies – global advocacy, regional networks, and country-level investments – employed under THS to advance progress toward UHC in low- and middle-income countries in four focus countries, ii) the overall effectiveness and influence of the initiative, and iii) the Foundation’s legacy in the UHC arena. A key component of the evaluation was to document lessons learned from achievements and challenges to inform the development of future initiatives at the Foundation.
Overall, the evaluation found the THS initiative to be successful in its efforts to activate a global movement to accelerate progress toward UHC. The Foundation catalyzed and shaped the global UHC movement and, ultimately, influenced the inclusion of UHC in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the post-2015 agenda. It also created enduring cross-learning platforms and tools to support country progress toward the SDGs’ UHC targets. Although THS gained less traction in advancing UHC through its focus country investments, its success in making UHC a global development target and creating networks and coalitions to support UHC reform efforts in LMICs will likely have country-level impacts for years to come.
We're evolving the Digital Design Standard and seeking feedback. Please be mindful that these are concepts only and have not been formalised. The Standard is a part of the Digital Design System, which is designed to help people in NSW Government create great digital services.
Two case studies of service design influencing policy development. Presented at the APHA Health Symposium,: Better Practice, Better Placed - August 2018
The Transforming Health Systems (THS) initiative was one of The Rockefeller Foundation’s largest global health initiatives. Aligned with the Foundation’s mission to promote the well-being of humanity, THS aimed to improve the health status and financial resilience of poor and otherwise vulnerable populations through activities promoting improved health systems performance and the expansion of universal health coverage (UHC).
This report synthesizes findings from a five-year, multicomponent evaluation of the THS initiative. The objectives of the evaluation were to assess i) the effectiveness of the three core strategies – global advocacy, regional networks, and country-level investments – employed under THS to advance progress toward UHC in low- and middle-income countries in four focus countries, ii) the overall effectiveness and influence of the initiative, and iii) the Foundation’s legacy in the UHC arena. A key component of the evaluation was to document lessons learned from achievements and challenges to inform the development of future initiatives at the Foundation.
Overall, the evaluation found the THS initiative to be successful in its efforts to activate a global movement to accelerate progress toward UHC. The Foundation catalyzed and shaped the global UHC movement and, ultimately, influenced the inclusion of UHC in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the post-2015 agenda. It also created enduring cross-learning platforms and tools to support country progress toward the SDGs’ UHC targets. Although THS gained less traction in advancing UHC through its focus country investments, its success in making UHC a global development target and creating networks and coalitions to support UHC reform efforts in LMICs will likely have country-level impacts for years to come.
We're evolving the Digital Design Standard and seeking feedback. Please be mindful that these are concepts only and have not been formalised. The Standard is a part of the Digital Design System, which is designed to help people in NSW Government create great digital services.
Reform within social partnerships - How to manage change with the support of unions and professional associations. Unions and professional associations are one of the critical success factors in public sector change. Key factors: Deep democracy or equivalent; Agreement, concordat or equivalent; On going joint governance and monitoring.
Gartner Study Jurisdictional Comparisons to Inform Future State VisionFairfax County
Fairfax County hired Gartner to conduct an independent review of the county's land use and development procedures and processes in order to improve their speed, consistency and effectiveness. This report looks at ideas from best practices used by other jurisdictions.
This guide is designed for program officers to use in their work related to networks, coalitions, and other relationship-based structures as part of their initiatives, program strategies, and outcomes. It offers a set of core components that make up the basics of strategizing, implementing, and sustaining inter-organizational relationships and structures. You can work through the guide from beginning to end or jump to specific issues with which you might be struggling. Every component suggests concrete “actions” or questions that a program officer can apply.
Putting “Impact” at the Center of Impact Investing: A Case Study of How Green...The Rockefeller Foundation
More than ever before, investors are looking to put their money where their values are. As a result, impact investing has burgeoned into an over $100 billion industry in just over ten years. But how do impact investors know whether their money is truly having a positive impact on people and
the planet? How can these investors better manage their results, and use material data – both positive and negative – about social and environmental performance to maximize their impact?
This case study documents the journey of one organization, Green Canopy Homes – and its financing arm, Green Canopy Capital – toward more systematically thinking about, measuring, and managing its impact. While developing the impact thesis for its resource-efficient homes, Green Canopy applied a theory of change tool, an approach common within the social sector, to systematically map the causal pathways between its strategies and intended impact. Its rationale for adopting this approach was simple: use it to maximize impact, and understand and minimize possible harm. The tool also effectively positioned Green Canopy to measure and communicate about its social and environmental performance, and to make client-centric adaptations to its business.
The case study provides an illuminating example of how investors can adapt theory of change to serve their impact management needs. By demonstrating the relevance and transferability of this tool for articulating, measuring, and managing impact, the hope is that this case study can contribute to strengthening other investors’ approaches, in turn contributing to building the evidence base for the “impact” of impact investments.
Mission Statement: The goal was to apply an analytics framework and architecture to deliver actionable performance insights required by NIH's Program stakeholders, and to document the systems, processes, protocols, policies and responsibilities for collecting the required datasets to advance and drive forward the All of Us Research program initiative in support of the NIH goals and objectives including participating consortium marketing partners.
Reform within social partnerships - How to manage change with the support of unions and professional associations. Unions and professional associations are one of the critical success factors in public sector change. Key factors: Deep democracy or equivalent; Agreement, concordat or equivalent; On going joint governance and monitoring.
Gartner Study Jurisdictional Comparisons to Inform Future State VisionFairfax County
Fairfax County hired Gartner to conduct an independent review of the county's land use and development procedures and processes in order to improve their speed, consistency and effectiveness. This report looks at ideas from best practices used by other jurisdictions.
This guide is designed for program officers to use in their work related to networks, coalitions, and other relationship-based structures as part of their initiatives, program strategies, and outcomes. It offers a set of core components that make up the basics of strategizing, implementing, and sustaining inter-organizational relationships and structures. You can work through the guide from beginning to end or jump to specific issues with which you might be struggling. Every component suggests concrete “actions” or questions that a program officer can apply.
Putting “Impact” at the Center of Impact Investing: A Case Study of How Green...The Rockefeller Foundation
More than ever before, investors are looking to put their money where their values are. As a result, impact investing has burgeoned into an over $100 billion industry in just over ten years. But how do impact investors know whether their money is truly having a positive impact on people and
the planet? How can these investors better manage their results, and use material data – both positive and negative – about social and environmental performance to maximize their impact?
This case study documents the journey of one organization, Green Canopy Homes – and its financing arm, Green Canopy Capital – toward more systematically thinking about, measuring, and managing its impact. While developing the impact thesis for its resource-efficient homes, Green Canopy applied a theory of change tool, an approach common within the social sector, to systematically map the causal pathways between its strategies and intended impact. Its rationale for adopting this approach was simple: use it to maximize impact, and understand and minimize possible harm. The tool also effectively positioned Green Canopy to measure and communicate about its social and environmental performance, and to make client-centric adaptations to its business.
The case study provides an illuminating example of how investors can adapt theory of change to serve their impact management needs. By demonstrating the relevance and transferability of this tool for articulating, measuring, and managing impact, the hope is that this case study can contribute to strengthening other investors’ approaches, in turn contributing to building the evidence base for the “impact” of impact investments.
Mission Statement: The goal was to apply an analytics framework and architecture to deliver actionable performance insights required by NIH's Program stakeholders, and to document the systems, processes, protocols, policies and responsibilities for collecting the required datasets to advance and drive forward the All of Us Research program initiative in support of the NIH goals and objectives including participating consortium marketing partners.
Nonprofit organizations that have developed a business plan are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities that present and overcome challenges that develop.
Participants will come to understand the value that business planning will bring to their organizations and learn how to proceed with the process.
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Executive Summary
An executive summary is a brief section at the beginning of a long report, article, recommendation, or proposal that summarizes the document.
It is not background and not an introduction.
People who read only the executive summary should get the essence of the document without fine details.
The executive summary is concise, typically one to two pages long, and presents the main points in a formal tone.
For example, a business plan for an external audience includes financial information and details on the size and scale of a company.
Startups seeking funding and investors treat the executive summary as a way to get the reader’s attention by highlighting specific financial requirements and how it impacts the business strategy.
Summarize the information you’re presenting in a manner that keeps the reader engaged and motivated to continue reading.
Introduction
Introduction:
The opening statement, paragraph, or section should clearly state the document’s purpose and the content to follow.
Deciding on how to use this section comes down to the desired outcome for the reader or audience.
They want to immediately find value in the information you present, so the details included in the introduction should grab and hold the reader’s attention.
Company Information
Company Information:
When writing an executive summary for an external audience, include your company name, a description of your mission or purpose, contact information, location, and the size and scale of your operations.
In some cases, the summary introduces the founders, investors, and corporate leadership.
It might include background information of each that outlines previous industry or startup experience, or historical context on the current state of the company.
When used in a presentation or research report, introduce the team presenting or responsible for the report’s findings.
Products and Services
Products and Services:
The executive summary is the place to highlight the problem you solve or the need you fulfill.
For a report, this is where you might highlight what you researched and what the reader should know about your findings.
For marketing plans or product launch presentations, tell the reader why your service or product is relevant at this particular moment in time.
Market Analysis
Market Analysis:
The executive summary of a business plan might profile the target customer and explain the market opportunity for a product or service.
Consider answering questions like: Is there a five year plan for this market?
How do you anticipate growing the customer base and improving market share?
What stands out from your research about your customers that the reader should know before you summarize the rest of the business?
Competition Analysis
Competition Analysis:
This section should include answers to the following questions:
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Paul Courtney, CCRI, University of Gloucestershire
- An overview of impact evidence gathered through the Gloucestershire POV project involving three small SPOs
- An introduction to the Social Return Assessment (SRA) tool that was developed over the course of the project through action research and the challenges revealed in developing it
- A discussion around implications for small VCS organisations with respect to measuring impact and the associated support and systems required to achieve it