Exploring Literature on Collective Impact

Evaluation of Collective Impact as a whole, not merely evaluation of single interventions, remains a challenge. While the literature on evaluation of single interventions is abundant, evaluation of multiple interventions run by diverse organizations and stakeholders within a collective remains elusive.

We know little about how shared measurement differs from measuring outcomes of specific interventions within a collective impact project. Given this knowledge gap, we have embarked on a scoping review to explore global literature on diverse evaluation methods, frameworks, techniques, and approaches that countries and organizations have adopted for their collective impact initiatives, as well as the evidence on their success.

We are currently in the ‘title and abstract screening’ stage of the review and will updater as the review progresses.

Needs Assessment Report Completed

In December 2020, Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District conducted a survey that studied ways to create dementia-friendly, socially-inclusive activities in small and rural communities. The research focus areas included Preeceville, Sturgis, Norquay, Canora, Kamsack, Ituna, Yorkton and Melville, Saskatchewan.

The collected data is summarized in the following report with recommendations for moving toward the outcomes: Needs Assessment Report

Survey Launch: Dementia-Friendly Community & Living with Dementia

Parkland Valley Sport, Culture, and Recreation District is studying ways to create dementia-friendly, socially-inclusive activities in small and rural communities as numbers of people living with dementia are expected to increase. The research focus areas include Preeceville, Sturgis, Norquay, Canora, Kamsack, Ituna, Yorkton and Melville.

If you fit any of the following descriptions, PVSCRD wants to hear from you!

  • Individual living with dementia
  • Care partner for someone living with dementia
  • Business within the Parkland Valley District
  • Volunteer organization within the Parkland Valley District

The deadline to participate in the survey is December 14, 2020.

To participate in the survey please visit: https://parklandvalley.ca/dementia-project/