Oakland_Public_Education_Fund_sum 2 (1).pptx

Lukas Fernandez Bonfante presentation for Oaklands Public Education Fund

1. Executive Summary Current Situation Key Learnings Action Plan Recommendation

2. Comparative Analysis: Best Practices Key best practices in impact assessment, reporting, and communication from peer organizations offer actionable insights for Oakland Public Education Fund. 2 Best Practice Oakland Public Education Fund Loma Public Education Fund Austin Ed Fund Donors Choose Fund Feedback Collection Collects annual feedback from stakeholders. Regular feedback from teachers, parents, and students. Loma Regular surveys and bi-annual feedback sessions. Austin Continuous feedback through real-time digital tools. Donors Choose Reporting Frequency Annual reports and periodic updates. Quarterly and annual detailed reports. Loma Quarterly updates and comprehensive performance summaries. Austin Real-time updates and detailed project reports. Donors Choose Stakeholder Engagement Community meetings and newsletters. Frequent communication and feedback opportunities. Loma High engagement through direct donor-teacher communication and events. Austin Wide-ranging stakeholder engagement via regular updates and community involvement initiatives. Donors Choose Technology Utilization Limited use of digital tools. Uses digital tools for data collection and reporting. Loma Leverages digital tools for data analytics and reporting. Austin Advanced digital platforms for real-time updates and transparent reporting. Donors Choose

3. R1: Enhance Data Collection and Reporting Implement advanced data collection and reporting methods to improve transparency and stakeholder engagement. Data-Driven Decision Making

4. R2: Strengthen Community Partnerships Foster stronger community partnerships to enhance resource allocation and support for educational programs. Strategic Partnership Infographics

5. R3: Develop Equity and Inclusion Programs Launch targeted equity and inclusion programs to foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment. Inclusive Program Design for Schools

6. Oakland Public Education Fund seeks to enhance its impact assessment, reporting, and communication practices to better serve its stakeholders and improve program effectiveness . Conclusion: Enhancing Impact through Best Practices Context Recommendation Implement advanced data collection methods F oster stronger community partnerships , and L aunch targeted equity and inclusion programs to increase transparency, engagement, accountability and inclusivity . Next-steps Needs Assessment : Conduct a thorough evaluation of current data collection, reporting, and community engagement practices. Tool Implementation : Choose and integrate appropriate digital tools for real-time data collection and feedback. Stakeholder Training : Provide training for staff and volunteers on new tools and methods. Pilot Programs : Start with pilot programs to test new initiatives before full-scale implementation. Regular Reviews: Establish a schedule for regular review and improvement based on feedback and performance data.

7. Thank you! Lukas Fernandez Bonfante Florida Southern College [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasfernandez/

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9. Enhancing Impact: Recommendations for Oakland Public Education Fund Learning from Successful Practices of Peer Organizations

10. Executive Summary Current Situation : Inadequate impact assessment and communication. Gaps: Inconsistent data collection and limited engagement. Key Learnings: 1. Real-time data collection is essential. 2. Strong community partnerships enhance impact. 3. Advanced technology improves transparency. Comparative Analysis – Where does Oakland Public Education Fund Stand? Best Practice 1 :Loma Public Education Fund: Quarterly feedback and reports. Best Practice 2 :Austin Ed Fund: Frequent updates and engagement. Best Practice 3 :Donors Choose Fund: Real-time updates and transparency. Proposed Impact Assessment Framework: Data Collection Methods: Digital tools ( VolunteerHub , SurveyMonkey ), surveys, focus groups. Quantitative and Qualitative Data: Volunteer hours, student reach, feedback scores, event participation. Communication of Results: Quarterly reports, annual assessments, infographics, case studies. Conclusion Recommendations: Enhance data collection, strengthen partnerships, develop inclusion programs. Next Steps: Needs assessment, implement tools, train staff, pilot programs, regular reviews.

11. Trends Summary Current practices in impact assessment, reporting, and communication show a shift towards real-time data collection, stakeholder engagement, transparency, and integration of qualitative metrics. 11 Trend Oakland Public Education Fund Loma Public Education Fund Austin Ed Fund Donors Choose Fund Digital Tools Limited use of digital tools for real-time data collection. Uses digital tools for efficient data collection and reporting. Leverages digital tools for data analytics and reporting. Employs advanced digital platforms for real-time updates and transparent reporting. Qualitative Metrics Some use of qualitative feedback through annual surveys. Regularly collects qualitative feedback from stakeholders. Emphasizes qualitative impact through detailed stories and testimonials. Collects extensive qualitative data via testimonials and feedback loops. Transparency Provides annual reports and updates, but lacks frequent detailed reports. Ensures transparency with quarterly and annual detailed reports. Maintains high transparency with frequent updates and comprehensive summaries. Highest transparency with publicly accessible, detailed project reports. Stakeholder Engagement Involves stakeholders through community meetings and newsletters. Engages stakeholders with frequent communication and feedback opportunities. High stakeholder engagement through direct donor-teacher communication and events. Engages a wide range of stakeholders with regular updates and community involvement initiatives.

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13. Agenda Executive Summary Trends Overview Comparative Analysis Recommendations Concluding thoughts Q&A References

14. Comparative Analysis: Metrics A comparison of metrics reported by comparable organizations highlights opportunities for Oakland Public Education Fund to enhance its impact measurement and reporting practices. 14 Metric Oakland Public Education Fund Loma Public Education Fund Austin Ed Fund Donors Choose Fund Volunteer Hours Tracks volunteer hours annually. Reports volunteer hours quarterly and annually. Monitors volunteer hours regularly with quarterly updates. Detailed tracking of volunteer hours with real-time updates. Student Reach Measures number of students impacted annually. Regularly updates number of students reached, with quarterly and annual reports. Tracks student reach with quarterly summaries and detailed annual reports. Extensive reporting on student reach, updated in real-time. Feedback Scores Collects annual feedback from stakeholders. Regular stakeholder feedback collection and integration into quarterly reports. Conducts surveys and gathers feedback bi-annually, with detailed reports. Continuous feedback collection and integration into real-time reports. Event Participation Reports on event participation annually. Tracks event participation quarterly and annually. Regular updates on event participation, with detailed quarterly and annual reports. Real-time tracking and reporting of event participation