Contribution analysis: A promising method for assessing advocacy's impact

The paper provides a background about contribution analysis and a summary of the steps involved in carrying out the method.

Authors

• Robin Kane, Principal/Founder of RK Evaluation & Strategies
• Carlisle Levine, President and CEO of BLE Solutions
• Carlyn Orians, Director of Evaluation, ORS Impact
• Claire Reinelt, Independent Consultant

Key features

Using two case examples, the authors share how they applied the steps of contribution analysis to determine with greater confidence the extent to which an initiative or campaign contributed to a policy outcome. The authors provide observations and tips for advocacy and policy evaluators on how to create a succinct, evidence-based story about the contribution claim and how coalitions can use these stories to inform strategic decision-making.