Program Strategy & Evaluation Fundamentals
Learn essential nonprofit and philanthropy strategy, from problem definition to outcome evaluation, in this Stanford course on social program development.
Learn essential nonprofit and philanthropy strategy, from problem definition to outcome evaluation, in this Stanford course on social program development.
This comprehensive course from Stanford delves into the strategic framework underlying social programs across health, education, drug abuse, and environmental sectors. Designed for nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and policymakers, the course guides participants through the essential elements of strategic planning. Students learn to define problems, design theories of change, and evaluate outcomes using real-world applications. The course emphasizes developing strategies that ensure demonstrable long-term impact rather than superficial results, providing practical skills for effective program management and assessment in the nonprofit sector.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks for social programs
Master the essential elements of nonprofit and philanthropy strategy
Create effective theories of change for program implementation
Design evaluation methods to measure program outcomes
Apply strategic planning principles to real-world social problems
Ensure long-term demonstrable impact in social programs
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental aspects of program strategy and evaluation in the nonprofit sector. Participants learn to develop and implement effective strategic frameworks for social programs across various domains including health, education, and environmental initiatives. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of strategic planning principles, from initial problem definition through theory of change development to outcome evaluation. Special attention is given to ensuring long-term impact measurement and program sustainability. The course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing learners to make meaningful contributions in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, or policy-making roles.
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Legal Scholar, Academic Leader and Philanthropy Pioneer
Paul Brest, Former Dean and Professor Emeritus at Stanford Law School, has shaped multiple fields through his remarkable career spanning law, academia, and philanthropy. After earning his BA from Swarthmore College and LLB from Harvard Law School, he began his career with prestigious clerkships for Judge Bailey Aldrich and Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan II, followed by civil rights litigation work with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in Mississippi. His tenure at Stanford Law School began in 1969, where he served as Dean from 1987 to 1999, later becoming president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation from 2000 to 2012. Currently, he serves as a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, teaching courses on public policy, social impact, and philanthropy. His influential publications include "Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy" and "Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Professional Judgment." A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and recipient of honorary degrees from Northwestern University School of Law and Swarthmore College, Brest recently stepped in as Interim Dean of Stanford Law School in January 2024, continuing his legacy of academic leadership and innovation in legal education and philanthropic strategy
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