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Public/Private Ventures Frederick Davie President

Public/Private Ventures Frederick Davie President . Faith Works Conference The Need for Faith, Community and Research Based Intermediaries October 27, 2008 San Antonio, Texas. Public/Private Ventures P/PV.

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Public/Private Ventures Frederick Davie President

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  1. Public/Private VenturesFrederick Davie President Faith Works Conference The Need for Faith, Community and Research Based Intermediaries October 27, 2008 San Antonio, Texas

  2. Public/Private VenturesP/PV A national intermediary that seek improves the lives of people who live in poor community. P/PV approaches in work in three ways: innovation, research and action. • First, we work with leaders in the field to identify promising existing programs or develop innovative new ones. • We rigorously evaluate these programs to determine what is effective and what is not. • Then, we promote proven models by expanding them to new locations, providing technical assistance where needed and informing practitioners and policymakers about what works.

  3. Organizational Assessment Organizational Development Programmatic Development Technical Assistance and Expert Staff Support Rigorous Research and Evaluation Sustainability for Organizations and Programs Summary of Intermediary Activities of Benefit to Faith and Community Based Organizations

  4. Organizational Assessment • P/PV staff uses a detailed site assessment tool to gauge organizational and programmatic strengths and weaknesses. • We do a thorough review of the existing programs, program management, overall goals and outcomes. • We review finances and administration. • We assess internal controls and systems. • We make recommendations for addressing weaknesses both before and as the new program is being implemented.

  5. Organizational Development • Development of a rigorous MIS data management system for site monitoring and program improvement. • Implementation evaluation: early review of what’s working, what’s not and why, to then recommend improvements • Support and on-going feedback on compliance with data collection and research efforts • Fiscal management that ensures accountability and compliance • Financial sustainability, training and support

  6. Programmatic Development • Provide support and strategies for in-depth development of all program components • Provide ongoing, detailed feedback on the implementation of all program components • Create and monitor work plans • Ensure solid strategies and steps are in place to meet project benchmarks • Facilitate effective partnerships with government agencies, businesses and FCBO’s

  7. Technical Assistance and Expert Staff to Support the FBCO • Provide support to the site through the services of an experienced P/PV Program Officer (PO) • PO is site’s main point of contact with P/PV • PO makes monthly (one-to-two day) on-site visits to provide TA and programmatic monitoring • PO has frequent phone conversations, monthly phone audits and written correspondence • PO offers sites extensive experience in designing, implementing and managing complex program components • PO is knowledgeable of modes and governance structures for program areas (e.g. re-entry, mentoring, and labor markets)

  8. Rigorous Researchand Evaluation • P/PV researchers conduct intensive quarterly on-site research and operational assessments. • P/PV researchers provide intensive programmatic reviews that offer information and feedback to the site about project progress. • P/PV researchers meet with the organization’s executive director, program staff and board representatives. • P/PV researchers assess each organization’s progress against the benchmarks. • P/PV researchers provide feedback to each organization that is aimed at improving management, program design and implementation.

  9. Sustainability for Organizations and Programs • P/PV’s goal is to leave strong organizations and programs in place at the end of a demonstration. • Of the 17 organizations in Ready4Work, 14 are still operating and providing reentry services. • The Amachi program is now integrated into the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America mentoring strategy. • P/PV’s Labor Market Initiatives developed a cadre of strong leaders through the Leader’s Academy and stronger local organizations involved with sector initiatives. • Local churches and small community-based organizations in all programs are equipped with new skills and techniques to ensure long-term sustainability.

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