This document provides an overview of logic models and how to develop one. It explains that logic models can be used to align actions with goals, examine assumptions and resources, and plan programs. They clearly show the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes. The document then guides the reader through developing each component of a logic model, including the problem statement, goals, assumptions, resources, activities, outputs, and short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes. It emphasizes that a logic model is a useful tool for planning, communication, and evaluation.

1. Logic Model Overview
Scot Evans
Charles Levinson
University of Miami

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

3. Theory failure
Implementation failure
Two reasons why
change efforts don’t
work:

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

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”

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

10. Where Do I Begin? If… then…

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