Program Planning & Implementation

Identifying Local Needs, Resources, and Community Experts

• Developing a Plan for Identifying Local Needs and Resources
• Promoting Participation Among Diverse Groups
• Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys
• Conducting Studies of the Issue

Communicating with Stakeholders

• Conducting Focus Groups
• Conducting Interviews
• Conducting Interviews with Key Participants to Analyze Critical Events

Understanding Theories of Behavior Change and Other Frameworks for Program Planning

• Theory at a Glance: A Guide for Health Promotion Practice
• Developing a Logic Model or Theory of Change

Writing Goals and Objectives

An Overview of Strategic Planning or "VMOSA"
(Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies & Action Plan)

Developing Program Strategies and Implementation Plan

• Deciding Where to Start
• Developing an Action Plan
• Choosing and Adapting Community Interventions

Creating Budgets

Planning and Writing an Annual Budget