The Logic Model An Introduction

Slide 2 Innovation Network, Inc. Who We Are National nonprofit organization Committed to evaluation as a tool for empowerment Work with nonprofits at the grassroots level Build evaluation capacity of nonprofits and funders so they can better serve their communities Practice a participatory approach 1625 K Street, NW 11 th Floor Washington, DC (202) x 107 (Veena) and x 109 (Ehren) Website:

Slide 3 Innovation Network, Inc. Our Relationship with 2005 Fellows What we’re doing Logic models Evaluation plans Why we’re doing it Replicable, sustainable, social impact Development of programs Improve outcomes Make your case to funders, constituents

Slide 4 Innovation Network, Inc. Purpose of this Session To start thinking of evaluation as a tool for empowerment To be able use a logic model as a springboard to evaluate your program To develop an understanding of how evaluation can help your organization become more effective

Slide 5 Innovation Network, Inc. Theory of Change Theory of Change: how and why your initiative works Theory based on: Wisdom & experience, Research and evaluation, or Best practices. One purpose of evaluation is to test your theory

Slide 6 Innovation Network, Inc. Logic Model Picture of a program: what you are putting into it, what you are doing, and what you are trying to achieve Helps clarify theory of change, fills possible gaps Builds common understanding, especially about the relationship between actions and results Basis for subsequent evaluation

Slide 7 Innovation Network, Inc. Elements of Logic Model Organizational Capacity Building Board of Directors Nonprofit Status/ Fiscal Sponsorship Operations/ Financial Management Fundraising/ Development Program Development/ Implementation Needs Assessment Curriculum Development Volunteer Recruitment

Slide 8 Innovation Network, Inc. Logic Model Resources The resources dedicated to or consumed by the program Activities The actions that the program takes to achieve desired outcomes Outputs The tangible, direct results of a program’s activities Outcomes The benefits to clients, communities, systems, or organizations Program Goals : overall aims or intended impacts External Factors : what else affects the program

Slide 9 Innovation Network, Inc. The Logic Model: If-Then ResourcesActivities You need certain resources to be able to run your program. IF you have access to those resources, THEN you can accomplish your activities. IF you can accomplish these activities, THEN you will have delivered the services you planned. IF you have delivered the services as planned, THEN there will be benefits for the clients, communities, systems, or organizations your program serves. OutputsOutcomes

Slide 10 Innovation Network, Inc. Before you begin, decide: The scope of the logic model: defining the “program” The time frame to be covered Where to start

Slide 11 Innovation Network, Inc. Program Goals Clear statements identifying the ultimate results you want to achieve Improve access to health care for people with limited English proficiency in the service area. To promote positive youth development by increasing participating teens’ sense of belonging, positive interactions with others and increased interest in the arts.

Slide 12 Innovation Network, Inc. Women’s Training and Employment Program ResourcesActivitiesOutputsOutcomes Program Goal : Participating women achieve economic self-sufficiency

Slide 13 Innovation Network, Inc. Resources Resources dedicated to or consumed by the project Human resources Facilities Equipment/supplies Partners Technology

Slide 14 Innovation Network, Inc. Women’s Training and Employment Program  Teachers  Job placement counselors  Space  Technology Resources Program Goal : Participating women achieve economic self-sufficiency ActivitiesOutputsOutcomes

Slide 15 Innovation Network, Inc. Activities The actions a program takes to achieve desired outcomes Activity Groups: Outreach Training Job Placement Job Counseling

Slide 16 Innovation Network, Inc. Women’s Training and Employment Program Teachers Job placement counselors Space and Technology Training  Develop curriculum  Select participants  Coordinate training logistics  Deliver trainings Resources Activities OutputsOutcomes Program Goal : Participating women achieve economic self-sufficiency

Slide 17 Innovation Network, Inc. Outputs The tangible direct results of program activities # of newsletters distributed # of training workshops held # of people trained Board manual

Slide 18 Innovation Network, Inc. Women’s Training and Employment Program  # completing courses  # receiving job placement assistance  # receiving 3 on-the-job visits Components Provide training in marketable skills and money mgmt Provide job placement assistance Provide on-the-job visits Activities Outputs Outcomes Teachers Job placement counselors Space and Technology Resources Program Goal : Participating women achieve economic self-sufficiency

Slide 19 Innovation Network, Inc. Outcomes The changes we expect to occur as a result of our work

Slide 20 Innovation Network, Inc. Types of change New knowledge Increased skills Changed attitudes, opinions or values Changed motivation or aspirations

Slide 21 Innovation Network, Inc. Types of change Modified behavior Changed conditions Changed decisions Changed policies

Slide 22 Innovation Network, Inc. Types of Outcomes Client/Individual Family and Community Systemic Organizational

Slide 23 Innovation Network, Inc. Outcomes should: Represent changes that can logically be expected to result from activities articulated in logic model Be within the program’s sphere of influence Be generally accepted as valid by various stakeholders of the program Be phrased in terms of change Be measurable

Slide 24 Innovation Network, Inc. Chain of Outcomes Short-term – What changes do you expect to see? Intermediate - What changes would you want to see after that? Long-term – What changes would you hope to see after that?

Slide 25 Innovation Network, Inc. Women’s Training and Employment Program # of participants:  completing courses  receiving job placement assistance  receiving 3 on- the-job visits Activities Components Provide training in marketable skills and money mgmt Provide job placement assistance Provide on-the- job visits Participants move into higher paying jobs Outputs Long-Term Outcomes Program Goal : Participating women achieve economic self-sufficiency Resources : Teachers, Job placement counselors, Space and Technology Participants have improved job and money management skills Short-Term Outcomes Participants obtain full- time paid employment Intermediate Outcomes

Slide 26 Innovation Network, Inc. External Factors Context of the program Political Economic Social/cultural Geographic

Slide 27 Innovation Network, Inc. Summary of Today’s Discussion Reviewed the core components of a logic model Outlined how you can identify those components within your program Further resources are available in workbook Contact us if you have additional questions: Veena – x 107 – Ehren – x 109 – More resources:

Slide 28 Innovation Network, Inc. Next Steps and Due Dates Develop draft logic models First drafts due to us by June 21 We review/offer feedback July 16 at conference Revised models due to us by September 15 Develop evaluation plans We distribute evaluation plan template and workbook at conference First drafts due to us by (TBD) Feedback and revised plans ( TBD )

Slide 29 Innovation Network, Inc. Thanks for Your Participation! Measure results. Make informed decisions. Create lasting change. Innovation Network, Inc K Street, NW 11 th Floor Washington, DC (202) ext. 109 Website: