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2c. Moving Forward
Measuring Impact
Quality Standards
There are various QA models out there that are applicable to different organisations depending on the size, purpose and preference. Below is a selection of different models and guidance:
http://www.nya.org.uk/quality/quality-mark
http://www.ncvys.org.uk/index.php?alias=SoundSystems
http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/index.cfm?pg=42
http://www.communitymatters.org.uk/Projects/visible-communities
Outcomes
You can never have enough information about outcomes, since everyone seems to have a different definition of what constitutes an outcome. Visit these sites to help you, and gather all the information you can from anyone you know:
http://www.childrenengland.org.uk/upload/A%20guide%20to%20outcomes.pdf
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/workforce-wheel
Real impact reporting is the key to knowing - and showing - what you're doing well and what you need to improve. Demonstrating the effects of your work, both internally and externally, will attract all sorts of support for your organisation, helping to ensure your continued success.
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/strategy-impact
http://www.navca.org.uk/publications/meseffect/ - Measuring Effectiveness Toolkit
Business Planning
How to write a business plan
http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/howto-write-a-business-plan/
Advice on writing a business plan to secure investment
http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/top-tips-writing-an-effective-business-plan-to-secure-investment/
http://www.growingupinthewestmidlands.info/cake
Partnership Working
This is an essential element of the Every Child Matters agenda and while it may seem obvious, it’s worth consulting the likes of MACC and NCVO for some wise words.
http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/partnerships.php
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/advice-support/collaborative-working
Toolkit Index
1. Introduction
2. Developing your Organisation
a. Organisation
b. Employees
c. Moving Forward
3. How to? Guides
4. Safeguarding
5. Common Assessment Framework (CAF)
6. Personal and Professional Development
a. Training within the Voluntary Sector
b. Training within the Local Authority
c. Links to Local Education Establishments
7. Job Profiles
8. Glossary
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