Designing and Planning Programs for Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Wiley Desktop Editions) [Hardcover]

Edward J. Pawlak (Author), Robert D. Vinter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787974129 | ISBN-13: 978-0787974121 | Publication Date: August 11, 2004 | Edition: 1

Designing and Planning Programs for Nonprofit and Government Organizations is a comprehensive guide for practitioners who must carry out program planning projects in nonprofit or government human service organizations. Authors Edward J. Pawlak and Robert D. Vinter—experts in the field of program planning—show how planning is a goal-directed activity that will succeed when its tasks are carried out in orderly, progressive stages. In this important resource, the authors walk practitioners and students through the entire process from initiation to completion of planning projects and examine the relationship between planning, implementation, and program operations.

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"The book makes a substantial contribution to the social work management and community practice literature…" (Journal of Community Practice)

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Designing and Planning Programs for Nonprofit and Government Organizations is a comprehensive guide for practitioners who must carry out program planning projects in nonprofit or government human service organizations. Authors Edward J. Pawlak and Robert D. Vinter–experts in the field of program planning–show how planning is a goal-directed activity that will succeed when its tasks are carried out in orderly, progressive stages. In this important resource, the authors walk practitioners and students through the entire process from initiation to completion of planning projects and examine the relationship between planning, implementation, and program operations.

Designing and Planning Programs for Nonprofit and Government Organizations shows how to select team leaders and members, build much-needed support, initiate the planning process, properly analyze needs and challenges, set goals and objectives, identify and perform key design tasks, and prepare the proper documentation. This book includes illustrative case studies of planning practice and

• Explains the difference between planning and implementation
• Explores the issues that need to be addressed when planning groups are formed
• Offers an overview of the stages of planning
• Outlines the five stages of program planning
• Details the tasks associated within each stage of planning
• Discusses the aftermath of a planning project

The book’s online instruction manual offers additional case studies and other tools.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787974129
• ISBN-13: 978-0787974121
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #923,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Designing and Planning Programs for Nonprofit and Government Organizations (Wiley Desktop Editions) (Hardcover)

Although a little dated by now, this is a very thorough treatment of the subject. Got it to use for teaching a class and found it quite helpful. Was well worth more than the price!!