Needs Assessment Strategies for Community Groups and Organizations

This article explains five needs assessment techniques including: Existing Data Approach, Attitude Survey Approach, Key Informant Approach, Community Forum, and Focus Group Interview.

Key Terms: advocacy, assessment, data collection, communication, community engagement, focus group, human resource, interviewing, needs assessment, organizational development, outcome evaluation, organizational management, survey

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/tools/assess/

Author: Iowa State University Extension
Published: 2001