Understanding Community Leadership, Evaluators, and Funders: What are Their Interests?

Identify stakeholders: Who are community leaders, evaluators, and funders?

Why should you understand their interests? To be accountable To foster improvement To assess quality To plan and implement new programs To increase knowledge

When should you understand the interests of these groups? The sooner the better

Community leaders need information that is: Clear and understandable Efficient Responsive Sensitive Useful

Evaluators need: Input Accurate and complete information Cooperation

Funders need: Clear and timely reports Evidence of community change and impact

How do you determine interests? Interviews Surveys Phone surveys Brainstorm sessions