Logic Model Overview

Scot EvansCharles Levinson

University of Miami

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

Theory failure

Implementation failure

Two reasons why change efforts don’t work:

- 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

Learning orientation is an organizational characteristic that

affects how information is processed.

an organizational culture that 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

• 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”

Logic Models?

Aligns actions to missionExamines assumptions, resources, rationales, activities, etc.

The result: a tool to educate, communicate, plan, build consensus, and fundraise. Also a useful evaluation tool

Where Do I Begin? If… then…

Problem StatementClearly 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.

GoalWhat are you trying to accomplish? (The solution to the problem)

To increase my financial independence and security through home ownership

RationalesBeliefs about how change occurs, based on research, experience, or best practices

Home ownership increases a person’s options for financial stability and well-building.

AssumptionsConditions necessary for success, that you believe are true. Not in your control

There are houses for sale for which potential homebuyers will qualify.

ResourcesWhat you currently have (HR, Financial, Space, Technology, 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

ActivitiesThe actions needed to implement your program

• Developing products• Providing services• Engaging in policy

advocacy• Building infrastructure

OutputsMeasurable, tangible results of activitiesEach output should have activities and resources associated with it

Focus on quantitative

OutcomesThe 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

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