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Strategies for Evaluating Collective Impact Initiatives: Lessons Learned from a Community-Academic Partnership.

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Title: Strategies for Evaluating Collective Impact Initiatives: Lessons Learned from a Community-Academic Partnership.
Authors: DeZelar, Margaret1 (AUTHOR), Burns, Maureen T.S.2 (AUTHOR), Rosania, Kimberly3 (AUTHOR), Bohnert, Amy M.2 (AUTHOR) abohner@luc.edu
Source: American Journal of Evaluation. Dec2024, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p536-547. 12p.
Subject Terms: *Health programs, *Self-evaluation, Health equity, Public health
Abstract: Collective impact (CI) initiatives provide a promising collaborative community-based approach for addressing health disparities, but they are challenging to evaluate. This paper provides a detailed strategy for addressing these challenges through a case study, with the goal of not only of evaluating the CI, but also putting organizations in a position to implement and maintain sustainable self-evaluation efforts over time. A three-phase evaluation strategy was developed and implemented via a community-academic partnership to assess the impact of the CI. Process and outcome data from a CI to address health disparities in a Chicago community were collected and analyzed. The evaluation strategy, following the developmental, formative, and summative phases, helped a CI overcome barriers and build capacity for ongoing evaluative work for its members. Considering the flexible, low-technology approach, this strategy is a valuable resource in assisting individuals seeking to create a successful and sustainable CI evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Collective impact (CI) initiatives provide a promising collaborative community-based approach for addressing health disparities, but they are challenging to evaluate. This paper provides a detailed strategy for addressing these challenges through a case study, with the goal of not only of evaluating the CI, but also putting organizations in a position to implement and maintain sustainable self-evaluation efforts over time. A three-phase evaluation strategy was developed and implemented via a community-academic partnership to assess the impact of the CI. Process and outcome data from a CI to address health disparities in a Chicago community were collected and analyzed. The evaluation strategy, following the developmental, formative, and summative phases, helped a CI overcome barriers and build capacity for ongoing evaluative work for its members. Considering the flexible, low-technology approach, this strategy is a valuable resource in assisting individuals seeking to create a successful and sustainable CI evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10982140
DOI:10.1177/10982140241244782