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Searching the Evidence Guidelines
This tool (from CHR&R) provides guidelines to consider if you conduct your own search of the evidence. It can be found in Choose Effective Policies & Programs under Explore...
Smart Chart 4.0
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) is a free (log in suggested) interactive online tool that can help you make and assess strategic communications decisions.
Smart Growth Online
This site (from National Center for Appropriate Technology) is home to the Smart Growth Network which works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment by raising awareness and providing tools for how growth can contribute to improved quality of life. This site includes reference materials and funding opportunities for local communities. This tool ...
Social Identity Mapping
This tool (from Center for Creative Leadership) is often used as a group activity to engage in deeper dialogue about who the group members are and to move beyond typical introductions and ice-breakers.
Social Media Communications Strategies
This is a tool (from CDC) for planning and evaluating social media efforts. It can be found in: - Act on What's Important under Build public & political will and...
Social Media Outreach Tips
This tool (from Burness) includes ways to use social media to communicate about the Rankings.
SparkMap Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) tool, developed by the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES) at the University of Missouri, supports users in assessing the health of their communities. Users can create custom data reports at the county-level using a wide range of indicators from many data sources, including the County Health Rankings.
Sphere of Influence
This tool (from CHR&R) helps you identify personal connections with the people who know the decision makers. It asks who do you know who knows the key decision makers? Your answers will help to build advocacy for the policy or system change you desire.
Stages of Team Building
This tool (from Coalition Works) is a one-page summary of the five stages of team building.
Stakeholder Mapping Tool
This tool (from Center for Creative Leadership) will help you identify the internal and external stakeholders involved in your focus area, understand their interests and concerns, and create strategies on how to get their support.