Program Planning and Development for Social Change

Program Planning and Development for Social Change provides readers with an opportunity to develop a shared understanding of concepts, strategies, and skills for designing and planning projects that can contribute to the effective development of communities. It draws on broader program planning literature and practitioner experiences to provide the requisite tools to help the reader gain proficiency in program design to enhance social change.

The book emphasizes a coordinated and theory-based approach to crafting purposeful activities with the goal of inspiring targeted social change. It guides the reader through a step-by-step process, covering critical content areas such as needs assessment, the identification and formulation of program goals and objectives, the choice and implementation of evidence-based best practices and models, as well as the development of thorough program evaluations.

Program Planning and Development for Social Change is ideal for courses and programs that focus on community development, social work, public health, and nonprofit management. It provides readers with the foundational knowledge they need to initiate and sustain meaningful programs within their communities.