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Program design & evaluation prompts

Prompts for planning a program and for measuring whether it worked.

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16 prompts · 2 sections

Program Design

8 prompts

Program Concept Overview

Write an outline for a new program focused on [specific issue or population]. Include the program’s goals, target audience, and intended outcomes.

Needs Assessment Survey

Draft a survey for the community to assess needs related to [specific issue]. Include questions about challenges, priorities, and suggestions for support.

Program Goals and Objectives

Create a list of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for a program addressing [specific issue].

Logic Model Template

Draft a logic model for a program focusing on [specific goal]. Include inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.

Program Budget Proposal

Write a detailed budget proposal for [program name], including categories for staffing, supplies, marketing, and overhead costs.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Create a stakeholder engagement plan for involving [specific group] in the design and implementation of [program name].

Program Launch Plan

Draft a step-by-step plan to launch [program name], including timeline, promotional strategies, and stakeholder involvement.

Program Branding and Messaging

Write a message to promote the launch of [program name], emphasizing its unique benefits and alignment with [nonprofit name]’s mission.

Program Evaluation

8 prompts

Evaluation Framework

Develop a framework for evaluating the success of [program name]. Include metrics, data collection methods, and evaluation intervals.

Pre- and Post-Survey Template

Draft a pre- and post-program survey to measure changes in knowledge, behavior, or conditions related to [specific issue].

Impact Report

Write an impact report summarizing the outcomes of [program name]. Include key metrics, success stories, and lessons learned.

Data Collection Plan

Create a plan for collecting data to evaluate [program name]. Include methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

Participant Feedback Request

Draft a message inviting program participants to provide feedback on their experience with [program name]. Include questions on satisfaction and areas for improvement.

Mid-Program Review Template

Write a template for conducting a mid-program review to assess progress, challenges, and opportunities for adjustments.

Lessons Learned Summary

Draft a summary of lessons learned from [program name], focusing on what worked, what didn’t, and recommendations for future iterations.

Program Evaluation Presentation

Create an outline for a presentation sharing the evaluation results of [program name] with stakeholders. Include highlights, data visuals, and next steps.

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