2. 1. What goals have you set for yourself?
2. What will you do to reach these goals?
3. How will you know you’ve accomplished your goals?
Think of a personal
challenge, problem,
or opportunity that
you’ve recently
decided to do
something about
4. - Underlying assumptions of the program
theory are not appropriate for the
context
- The program is implemented well, yet
doesn't affect the variables specified by
the program theory
Theory failure
Implementation failure
- The activity of program is not
implemented adequately
5. Learning orientationis an
organizational characteristic that
affects how information is processed.
an organizational culturethat
places importance on learning is
integral to achieving success
organizations that have a strong
learning orientation have the ability to
understand the cause and effects of
their actions
The Learning Organization
6.
7. • Goals: All parents and caregivers of 6-12 month
old children born in Waterloo Region will be
actively engaged in stimulating their child’s
emergent literacy skills.
• Activities:
Baby Literacy Project
Collaborative deployment of
early literacy “toolkits” and
accompanying
“programming”
8.
9. Logic Models?
Aligns actions to mission
Examines
assumptions, resources, rationales, activities, et
c.
The result: a tool to
educate, communicate, plan, build
consensus, and fundraise.
Also a useful evaluation tool
11. Problem Statement
Clearly articulate the
problem you’re trying to
solve
I do not own my home, so I
do not experience the
many financial and
emotional benefits of
home ownership.
Goal
What are you trying to
accomplish? (The solution
to the problem)
To increase my financial
independence and security
through home ownership
12. Rationales
Beliefs about how change
occurs, based on
research, experience, or
best practices
Home ownership increases
a person’s options for
financial stability and well-
building.
Assumptions
Conditions necessary for
success, that you believe
are true.
Not in your control
There are houses for sale
for which potential
homebuyers will qualify.
13. Resources
What you currently have
(HR, Financial, Space, Tech
nology, other
equipment, materials)
In-kind contributions
If logic model will be a part
of a proposal or funding
request, include resources
you need but don’t have
Activities
The actions needed to
implement your program
• Developing products
• Providing services
• Engaging in policy
advocacy
• Building infrastructure
14. Outputs
Measurable, tangible
results of activities
Each output should have
activities and resources
associated with it
Focus on quantitative
Outcomes
The changes that occur/
difference that is made
Potential homeowners
increase understanding of
home buying process
Short-term:
Expected
(Learning)
Intermediate:
Wanted
(Action)
Long-term:
Hoped for
(Condition)
Chain of Outcomes
15. Ready?
Split into TSP groups &
work on each aspect of
your logic model in
intervals
– Individually: 2 mins
– Group: 3 mins
• Problem statement
• Goal statement
• Assumptions &
resources
• Quick share (2 mins)
• Outcomes Chain
• Activities & Output
Editor's Notes
Greetings
The whole purpose of a Logic Model is to lay everything out: goals, resources, activities, assumptions, so that anyone who looks at the model can see the logic, the why of what you're doing.One aspect that many nonprofits get criticized on, is that they aren't taking the steps necessary to achieve their mission. If your mission is to end hunger, but all you do is give out meals to the homeless, nothing is being done to keep them from coming back the next day.Result: a model that everyone from upper management to volunteers can use as a guide. Many funders want to see a plan hashed out, and a discussion of all current and needed resources.Finally, since a logic model requires you to determine your activities, outputs, and outcomes, it’s a perfect start for any evaluations that may take place in the future.
Where you begin is up to you. Some prefer to start at the beginning with the issue your program is addressing, and work through it systematically. Others choose to start at the end, with your desired impact, and backwards map.Essentially, it’s a series of if, then statements. If I have these resources, then I can conduct these activities. If we conduct these activities, then we can expect these outputs, and so on. If, at any point, there’s no logical connection, something needs to be adjusted.
Problem statement AKA Issue statement or Situation.Goal AKA Objective or Long Term Outcome, should specify target populationOnly have 1 goal! Other goals may be long-term outcomes.Be broad, but not so broad as to provide no guidance
Resources AKA Inputs or Program InvestmentsDon’t go into a detailed list of all program expenditures. A logic model is great for creating a budget later, but while hashing all this out, you don’t want to get in the nitty gritty of pricing.Everything from simple office supplies to peopleActivities AKA processes, strategies, methods, action stepsLarger programs may group activities together for sake of clarity. Smaller programs may have just one or two activities.Activities will guide the development of a work plan, with staff assignments and a timeline, more detailFor homebuyer example: preliminary research, financial preparation, homebuyer’s education, identify a neighborhood, secure mortgage loan, choose a house, make the purchase
Outputs AKA deliverables, units of service, productsOutcomes AKA results, impacts, objectivesOutcomes can occur across all ecological levels (individual, family, community, systems, organizations)Outputs are direct and measurable products, while outcomes are impacts, results
To give you a chance to see what it’s like, we’ve built some time in for you to try it here. Scot and I will circulate and are available to answer any questions.
