association for social entrepreneurship and the sustainability of the third sector
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Presentation of the Organisation and method of evaluation for the Bridges projectTRANSCRIPT
CARLOTA QUINTÃO
ANA LUISA MARTINHO
January 2008
A3S and Bridges A3S and Bridges external evaluation:external evaluation:brief presentationbrief presentation
1. A3S – Presentation
A3S: NAME AND MISSION
Association for Social Entrepreneurship and the Sustainability of the Third Sector
To promote social entrepreneurship and the sustainability of the third sector and its organisations.
1. A3S – Presentation
WHO WE ARE
A3S is a non for profit Research and Development (R&D) association, borne 1 year ago.
We seek to found as a social enterprise (based on third sector principals and values we seek to establish means and tools of economic efficiency and sustainability).
We are 14 members with different ages, professional experiences, fields of work and training. Some of us seek to create our one job.
1. A3S – Presentation
AREAS OF INTERVENTION
Scientific researchTo promote scientific knowledge about, and recognition of the third
sector, as well as to disseminate relevant information.
Consultancy servicesTo provide services aiming at empowering third sector organisations.
Networking To facilitate networking activities among third sector organisations
and/or others, in order to develop social capital and to promote partnerships.
Third Sector in Portugal
Fundações(aproximadamente 350)
Cooperativas(aproximadamente 3000)
Associações sem fins lucrativos(aproximadamente 17 000
IPSS’s(aproximadamente 3000)
MisericórdiasOutras
organizações da Igreja Católica
ONGD’s
Cooperativas de Solidariedade Social
Iniciativas emergentes:Comércio justo,
Micro-crédito...IniciativasDesenvolvimen
toLocal/Regional
Coop. Produção
Ass. Bombeiros voluntários
Mutualidades(aproximadamente
120)
1. A3S – Presentation
EXEMPLES OF OUR ACTIVITIES IN THE FIRST YEAR
Research: 1 major proposal waiting for financial approval; several volunteer events spreading out the third sector
Consultancy services : Professional training in third sector organizations and projects; elaboration of a Strategic Plan for qualifying third sector organizations and human resources in Barcelos
Networking: Start up of IR3S in 2006 and enlargement in 2008
2. BRIDGES EXTERNAL EVALUATION
2. BRIDGES EXTERNAL EVALUATION
FOCUS / objectives
Process and results | partners participation
CoherencyRelevance of objectivesEffectivenessContribute to PROGRESS
2. BRIDGES EXTERNAL EVALUATION
KIND OF EVALUATION
On goingQualitative and quantitative dataIndependentInputs for monitoring/add value Cooperative with internal evaluation Participation of all partners
2. BRIDGES EXTERNAL EVALUATION
METHODOLOGY
- Documental analysis of all information produced by the project and the partners (partners should send on time all information to external evaluation team)
- Short (15 minutes) structured interviews or questionnaires after transnational meetings with all partners
- 2 Questionnaires to all partners: October 2008 and 2009.
- 2 interviews in depth with coordinator partner
2. BRIDGES EXTERNAL EVALUATION
OTHER METODOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
- Related to:* the cooperation with internal evaluation* project process* planning final report/add value
OUTPUTS
Intermediary report (to be present in January 2009, transnational meeting)
Final report (November 2009)
www.a-3s.org
Carlota Quintão | [email protected] | (+351) 914711056
Ana Luisa Martinho | [email protected] | (+351) 914549646