Policy Field Analysis
This video brief provides a quick introduction to the substantive method of implementation analysis called policy field analysis. This type of analysis is helpful because, at... Learn More
Backward Mapping
This video brief introduces the four design principles of Backward Mapping, a method for policymakers to design effective policy by starting where the policy meets the public... Learn More
Multilevel Implementation Analysis
This video brief provides an overview of multi-level implementation analysis. This type of analysis allows for an understanding of policy implementation beyond the traditional... Learn More
Merging for Impact and Growth
This abridged video centers on the merger of two long-established human service nonprofits. It explores the variety of reasons a nonprofit organization may consider a merger,... Learn More
Bridge to Benefits
This abridged video focuses on the development of an innovative web-based tool, Bridge to Benefits, which helps citizens understand and access the public work support programs... Learn More
Writing Policy Issue Briefs
This video brief is an introduction to writing a policy issue brief. The video gathers perspectives from students, policy professionals and faculty on the use of issue briefs... Learn More
Government Nonprofit Partnerships
This video brief debunks old conceptions of government & nonprofit partnerships and replaces them with a new paradigm. Due to the devolution of government, nonprofits are... Learn More
Writing Management Memos
This video brief provides a quick introduction to a commonly used tool in the professional setting: the management memo. Management memos help public affairs professionals, wh... Learn More
Collaborations
Increasingly people in nonprofits, business, government, and community groups realize that they must collaborate if they are to find lasting remedies to complex shared problem... Learn More
E-CASES
invite users into a multimedia story of the difficult decisions and complex realities faced by a public affairs leader, organization or network.
VIDEO BRIEFS
are short introductions to frame discussion around a particular topic or skill in public affairs.
E-STUDIES
present a multimedia study of a timely policy issue or leadership approach.
PEER REVIEW
designates materials that have undergone a double blind scholarly peer review process.