The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a public health association for chronic disease program directors of each state and U.S. territory. Since its founding in 1988, NACDD has been a national leader in the effort to reduce chronic diseases by mobilizing its members to advocate for preventive policies and programs, encourage knowledge sharing and develop model partnerships for health promotion through state and community-based prevention strategies.
 
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A Practical Guide to ROI

 

“What is the return on investment for this program?”
“We really need to see an ROI before we can make any funding decisions.”
“Show us the economic value of your program.”
 
Chances are you have heard something along these lines before from decision-makers, funding sources, government officials, or politicians. If not, it’s just a matter of time before the topic of return on investment (ROI) comes up. In the past, ROI was typically reserved for the business world. Today, ROI is becoming more common within the public health community.  
 
ROI can be extremely beneficial in documenting the value of chronic disease programs, especially when determining how to best utilize limited resources. ROI answers the question “Is there a financial return for investing in this program?” With the right tools and knowledge, ROI is not as difficult as it seems. More than a single measure, ROI allows program staff to gather and analyze a wide range of important data which can assess a program’s impact and reveal those factors which inhibit or promote success.
 
 A Practical Guide to ROI can walk you through the process of conducting an ROI analysis and assist you in making ROI an accepted part of your organization’s program evaluation. You may download the document here, or contact NACDD for a hard copy to be sent to you. For more information: jsmith@chronicdisease.org.