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Analyzing Root Causes of Problems: The "But Why?" Technique

This tool (from Community Tool Box) discusses what a root cause analysis is, why and when it’s useful, and how it works.

AndACTION

AndACTION is a pop culture hub that gives nonprofits inside intel on upcoming film and TV storylines that feature their issues. They hunt down leads and suggest creative ways for you to use them for maximum impact. That puts you a step ahead today of what everyone will be talking about tomorrow – and makes sure you’ll be part of the conversation.

Answering the Three Questions for an Advocacy Campaign

Answering the Three Key Questions for Advocacy Campaigns (from M+R) helps you answer each of the three key questions for advocacy campaigns. The answers to those three questions will guide everything you do in an advocacy campaign.

Appreciative Inquiry

This tool (from Center for Creative Leadership) outlines key principles, typical questions and options for using this strength-based process.

Find it in Evaluate Actions under...

Appreciative Inquiry Commons

This site (from Case Western Reserve University) has extensive resources on the principles and tools of Appreciative Inquiry.

Arranging Celebrations

This tool (from Community Tool Box) includes guidelines for when and how to throw a party.

Articles of Incorporation Sample Template

This tool provides steps and sample language if you decide to incorporate as a 501c3 organization.

Assessing and Addressing Community Health Needs

This tool developed by the Catholic Health Association is a comprehensive guide to community health assessments that incorporates requirements from both the PPACA and the Internal Revenue Services.

This resource can be found in Assess Needs & Resources under ...

Assessing Community Needs & Resources

This tool (from Community Tool Box) includes 21 sections mostly dedicated to different methods for collecting information (e.g., Conducting Focus Groups, Conducting Surveys, and Qualitative Methods to Assess Community Issues).