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Building the San Francisco Beacons
Sue Eldredge1, Sam Piha, Fodi Levin
1Community Network for Youth Development, San Francisco, USA.
New Directions for Youth Development
|August 9, 2002
Summary
The Beacon Initiative in San Francisco aims to improve youth development through a large-scale collaborative effort. A theory of change process guided the Community Network for Youth Development in creating a strategic roadmap for this initiative.
Area of Science:
- Community development
- Youth engagement strategies
- Nonprofit program management
Background:
- The Beacon Initiative is a large-scale program in San Francisco focused on youth development.
- Effective collaboration and strategic planning are crucial for large-scale initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the process used by the Community Network for Youth Development to guide the Beacon Initiative.
- To detail the application of a theory of change process in collaborative goal setting.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a theory of change process to establish consensus among stakeholders.
- Developed a strategic roadmap to guide the collaborative efforts of the Beacon Initiative.
Main Results:
- Achieved consensus on the initiative's direction and goals.
- Created a clear roadmap for the large collaborative, facilitating progress.
Conclusions:
- The theory of change process effectively facilitated consensus and strategic planning for the Beacon Initiative.
- A structured roadmap is essential for guiding large-scale youth development collaborations.