What we do?
Our focus is evaluation design using a racial equity lens as it relates to education, community development and health equity. By our definition a racial equity lens does not mean suppressing or omitting any group of people. Operating through a racial equity lens requires us to understand and address the underlying root causes of inequities which mostly stem from a lack of knowledge as well as inclusivity of the community served in decisions which impact their lives. We believe it is imperative to allow marginalized communities to be the architect of their own systems change. We create evaluation designs using traditional mixed evaluation methods, coupled with the culturally responsive POSLM strategy of progressive outcomes measurement for social impact initiatives. We also connect organizations who have chosen to include the POSLM as an integral part of their evaluation design to our partner providers of Database Design, Data Collection/Reporting and full Evaluation services.
Progress Monitoring Data Collection & Reporting Technical Assistance
Program/Initiative Evaluation Services
- We provide support in developing a blueprint for your POSLM database design so that you can capture data which will allow you to monitor and report on your social impact outcomes progressively. Yemi Consulting is our collaborative partner for custom designed databases using Salesforce.
- PIVOT Data Design is our collaborative partner for custom designed POSLM data reporting templates. Pivot will demystify your POSLM data and build your team’s capacity to sustain and easily replicate reports on an ongoing basis. Services provided by Pivot include providing cost effective technical assistance and training in POSLM-related data collection and reporting. Data reporting can be done using custom design templates so that reporting can be deployed frequently and seamlessly to better understand patterns in changes in community perceptions, etc. Click here to see one example of a POSLM related data reporting template designed by PIVOT.
Program/Initiative Evaluation Services
- SPEC Associates is our collaborative partner organization who provides full program evaluations for organizations who chose to include the POSLM in their evaluation design. It is important to note that SPECS will perform evaluations for organizations currently using the POSLM framework; however organizations must already have their POSLM related evaluation strategy in place, otherwise they will be referred back to Humanistic Care for POSLM related evaluation design support.
What is the POSLM approach?
The Progressive Outcomes Scale Logic Model (POSLM) approach to logic modeling was developed in 2020 by Quisha Brown, a grassroot nonprofit consultant with 20+ years’ experience working in the nonprofit industry serving marginalized communities. The POSLM is an approach designed to address issues of equity and justice in the evaluation of social and philanthropic programs. It was developed as a response to the recognition that traditional evaluation methods often fail to account for the complex and nuanced ways in which programs impact different communities, particularly those that have historically been marginalized or underserved.
The POSLM makes use of the traditional logic model with a strong focus on tracking progressive systems change improvement towards impact using an equity lens. To measure progress, this type of logic model measures short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes as “stage 1,” “stage 2,” and “stage 3”. Each stage is uniquely defined by the key performance indicators (KPI) applicable to each stage.
The POSLM approach is unique in the fact that it builds authentic community voice into the evaluation design process right from the start by using input from the community to inform the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to be measured. The stage concept of measurement for systems change depicts the percentage of systems change KPIs achieved at each stage and the corresponding impact each stage has on improving community perceptions. Usage of the POSLM is versatile and currently used by many industries including for-profit and non-profit.
The POSLM makes use of the traditional logic model with a strong focus on tracking progressive systems change improvement towards impact using an equity lens. To measure progress, this type of logic model measures short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes as “stage 1,” “stage 2,” and “stage 3”. Each stage is uniquely defined by the key performance indicators (KPI) applicable to each stage.
The POSLM approach is unique in the fact that it builds authentic community voice into the evaluation design process right from the start by using input from the community to inform the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to be measured. The stage concept of measurement for systems change depicts the percentage of systems change KPIs achieved at each stage and the corresponding impact each stage has on improving community perceptions. Usage of the POSLM is versatile and currently used by many industries including for-profit and non-profit.
What are the benefits of measuring outcomes progressively?
By measuring outcomes progressively in stages, you can enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and success of an initiative designed to promote equity without omitting other groups of people in the process. It facilitates early detection of issues, provides real-time feedback, promotes accountability and transparency, enables learning and adaptation, optimizes resource allocation, engages stakeholders, and maintains motivation and momentum throughout the process.
Seeking evaluation design support?
If you are interested in learning more about how we can support your organizations desire to have an evaluation design that will tell a stronger story of efforts-to-outcomes, please visit www.POSLM.com
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