Building the Logic Model Linking Action and Impact

Building the Logic Model: Linking Action and Impact What can we DO to create the change we want to SEE? P. 7

The Change Map UNIVERSAL IDEAL: T H E C H A N G E YOUR PROGRAM MISSION: G A P CHANGE in the direction of the UNIVERSAL IDEAL: The Logic Model STRATEGY or INTERVENTION: CURRENT SITUATION:

The Change Map UNIVERSAL IDEAL: T H E YOUR PROGRAM MISSION: C H A N G E CHANGE in the direction of the IDEAL: LONG-TERM GOAL (GREATER GOOD) MID-TERM OUTCOMES (BENEFITS / IMPACTS) IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES (BENEFITS / IMPACTS) OUTPUTS (DELIVERABLES / “UNITS OF SERVICE”) STRATEGY or INTERVENTION: G A P ACTIVITIES (PROCESSES / TASKS INPUTS (RESOURCES / INGREDIENTS) CURRENT SITUATION:

The Logic Model: Linking Action and Impact/Outcomes o A logic model links outcomes (both shortand long-term) with program activities/processes o This model provides a roadmap of your program, highlighting: n How it is expected to work n What it will take to do the work n How desired outcomes are achieved. P. 7

The Basic Logic Model “Look” P. 7

The Basic Logic Model “Look” In other words. . . P. 7

The Basic Logic Model “Look” What “guzzinta” What “comezoutta” P. 7

Definitions of Basic Terms (p. 8) o No “correct” or precise definition o Have a sense of the terminology o Use the terminology consistently P. 8

What “Guzzinta” Your Planned Work Strategy or Intervention P. 7

What “Comezouta” Your Intended Results Change in the Direction of the Ideal P. 7

What “Comezouta” Your Intended Results Change in the Direction of the Ideal Where are your true success indicators? P. 7

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The “if/then” or “in order to” logic goes both ways AND P. 9

Let’s Get Logical! Planning a Family Vacation 1. Family school/work schedules 9. Family members enjoy vacation 2. Arrange for rental car 10. Holiday flight schedules 3. Airline tickets for everyone 11. Continued good family relations 4. A detailed vacation itinerary 12. Hotels: Near attractions, w pool 5. Kids explore a new part of the country 13. Trip budget – limited to savings 6. Weather 14. Book airline tickets 7. Decide where we want to 15. Confirmations: Car and go hotel reservations 8. Choose family activities and attractions 16. Book hotel nights P. 10

Your Planned Work Your Intended Results Resources Activities Outputs Outcomes Goal(s) 1. Family schedules 2. Arrange rental car 3. Airline tickets for everyone 6. Weather 7. Decide where to go 4. A detailed itinerary 5. Kids explore new part of country 11. Continued good family relations 8. Choose activities 15. Confirmations: Car, hotel 10. Flight schedules 12. Hotels – nr attractions 13. Trip budget 14. Book air travel 9. Family members enjoy vacation 16. Book hotel nights P. 18

FAQs: o Where do you start when you’re starting from scratch? P. 11

Your Planned Work Your Intended Results Resources Activities Outputs Outcomes Goal(s) 1. Family schedules 2. Arrange rental car 3. Airline tickets for everyone 6. Weather 7. Decide where to go 4. A detailed itinerary 5. Kids explore new part of country 11. Continued good family relations 8. Choose activities 15. Confirmations: Car, hotel 10. Flight schedules 12. Hotels – nr attractions 13. Trip budget 14. Book air travel 16. Book hotel nights 9. Family members enjoy vacation

FAQs: o Where do you start when you’re starting from scratch? o Why aren’t we lining everything up and connecting the dots? P. 11

Your Planned Work Resources Activities 1. Family schedules 6. Weather 10. Flight schedules 12. Hotels – nr attractions 13. Trip budget ? Your Intended Results Outputs Outcomes Goal(s) 2. Arrange rental car 3. Airline tickets for everyone 7. Decide where to go 4. A detailed itinerary 5. Kids explore new part of country 11. Continued good family relations 8. Choose activities 15. Confirmations: Car, hotel 14. Book air travel 16. Book hotel nights 9. Family members enjoy vacation

FAQs: o Where do you start when you’re starting from scratch? o Why aren’t we lining everything up and connecting the dots? o Aren’t the Outputs in this example really Resources? P. 11

“Resources” vs “Outputs” o Resources = What you have to work with at the beginning … your “ingredients” o Outputs = The direct result of your work … Evidence that the work was completed successfully Activity = Book airline tickets ----------------------Output = Airline tickets for everyone

FAQs: o Where do you start when you’re starting from scratch? o Why aren’t we lining everything up and connecting the dots? o Aren’t the Outputs in this example really Resources? o I’m still confused about the differences between Outputs, Outcomes, and Goal …? P. 11

Another quick example: o Resources + Activities: What it takes to pull a training like this together. Outputs: Evidence that work was done: ü Number of attendees ü Number of hours of class time Outcomes: What has changed as a direct result of this training: ü Increased knowledge, and understanding about Logic Models ü Skills to plan stronger programs Goal: Greater good toward which we are always aiming – and toward which this work contributes ü A stronger, healthier nonprofit community P. 11

FAQs: o Where do you start when you’re starting from scratch? o Why aren’t we lining everything up and connecting the dots? o Aren’t the Outputs in this example really Resources? o I’m still confused about the differences between Outputs, Outcomes, and Goal …? o Is the Logic Model the same as a process chart? P. 11

Looking at Real-Life Examples: o o o Many forms and formats Flexible Infinitely expandable Zoom in/Zoom out You can’t “do it wrong” P. 12

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