Support Resources for Communication and Celebration
1. Document the work done, highlighting the process and lessons learned for others to learn from (e.g. conclusions and recommendations from the evaluation).
Key Resources
2. Communicate lessons learned to communities and other stakeholders, decision-makers and wider audiences in other communities.
Key Resources
- Developing a Plan for Communication
- Communicating Information about Community Health and Development Issues
- Communicating Information to Funders for Support and Accountability
3. Engage the media in communicating success stories.
Key Resources
- Preparing Press Releases
- Chapter 6. Communications to Promote Interest
- Preparing Guest Columns and Editorials
- Arranging a Press Conference
4. Highlight the accomplishments and recognize champions, community members and outcomes.
This may include through communication channels, at a ceremony, etc.
Key Resources
- Arranging Celebrations
- Providing Incentives for Staff and Volunteers
- Recognizing Goal Attainment
- Honoring Colleagues
- Honoring Community Champions
5. Develop feedback loops to use the information from monitoring and evaluation to adjust strategies and interventions (e.g., guide improvements, resource allocation).
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6. Use the evaluation findings to advocate for sustained support of the efforts (e.g. institutionalize effective programs and policies) and/or for further practice, program and/or policy changes needed.
Key Resources
- Promoting Awareness and Interest Through Communication
- Communicating Information to Funders for Support and Accountability