“Grandma’s House of Hope organization ” https://www.grandmashouseofhope.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_5WvBhBAEiwAZtCU75SouJOWocHG48LLk_X4hHe-mSZNDjBpZzenzhMvpZudRcDaUNZwYBoCbvIQAvD_BwE –my assigned organization—-
Community-based organizations (CBOs), whether private, governmental, non-profit, or faith-based, serve a key function in implementing and providing healthcare services and information to individuals and diverse groups of people. This project will consist of a written assignment providing an
– insightful and detailed report of a pre-assigned CBO and the role they play in educating, empowering, and providing health programs and/or information to targeted community members or groups.
Your written assignment will follow APA guidelines (see Canva for a link to a guide). It should include a title page followed by a minimum of 8 pages, double-spaced with one-inch margins using a 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font. Provide at least 6 in-text citations using APA guidelines, including citations from the organization’s literature (brochures, fact sheets, and publications), website (stick with .org, .edu, or .gov), textbooks, and personal communications with staff/volunteers at the organization. A reference page with all used references should be included.
The following subheadings should be included within the body of the written assignment:
History and Background
Organizational Structure
Annual Budget and Fundraising
Target Population/Health Focus
Programs/Services
Impact of Programs/Services
Evaluation of Programs/Services
Advocacy
References
Please note the questions under each section is not an exhaustive list, additional information is required and can be obtained by collecting information using multiple sources.
History and Background
- The type of organization
- History and background of the agency.
- What are the agency’s mission and vision?
- What is their community health area or focus?
- Is the organization local, state-wide, and/or national?
- How many locations does the organization have locally, statewide, and/or nationally?
- How has the organization evolved to stay relevant?
Organizational Structure
- Does it have a Board of Directors, Trustees, or Supervisors?
- Who are they?
- Are they elected or assigned?
- How long are their terms?
- What is the organization structure (CEO, Directors, Coordinators, etc…)?
- What areas of the organizations do they oversee?
- What programs/services do they manage?
- What is their educational background?
- How many employees and volunteers does the organization have?
- How are they recruited?
- What types of training or staff development opportunities are provided to their staff and volunteers?
- Does the organization have formal or informal statements addressing equity, inclusion, or diversity in their programming or staffing?
Annual Budget and Fundraising
- What is the agency’s annual budget?
- How the agency is funded (federal or state funding, private donations, foundation, fees for service, etc.)?
- What kind of fundraising activities or events do they have, and how much do they raise?
Target Population/Health Focus
- Who is the primary target population (lower SES, specific cultural group, specific age group, etc)?
- What area of community health does this agency represent (maternal and child health, school health, environmental health, etc.)?
- How was that decision made and/or informed?
Programs/Services
- What types of services or programs are offered?
- Identify and give examples of primary, secondary, or tertiary intervention level programs or services (if applicable)
- Where are services or programs offered?
- Where and how are the services and programs marketed?
- How did the agency determine the needs of the population, or the types of programs needed?
- Is there a cost associated with the services?
- Are referrals made to additional programs/services?
- What type of community outreach is conducted to connect the community members with the programs/services?
- How were these programs/services impacted by COVID-19? Canceled? Modified?
Impact of Programs/Services
- How many people are served annually by the agency/organization?
- Explain the impact of this agency’s service or program on the community.
Evaluation of Programs/Services
- Please explain how the organization evaluates its programs and/or services.
- How do they utilize the knowledge they gain from this process?
Advocacy
- Does the organization advocate at the local, state, or national level on behalf of their target population or health issue?
- If yes, how?
- Is it grass-roots or do they use lobbyists, both?
- Does the organization do any community organizing efforts?
- Are they involved in local, state, or national politics?
References
- APA style 6th or 7th edition (see Canva for APA style guides)