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Guides and frameworks to help non-profit organizations understand and apply program evaluation.
"What is your logic model?"
Understanding your theory of change is the foundation of meaningful evaluation. Explore the concepts below to learn more.
Logic Models
What is a Logic Model?
A logic model is a visual representation of your program's theory of change — the chain of reasoning that connects your inputs and activities to your intended outcomes and impact. It is the foundation of any rigorous program evaluation.
Components of a Logic Model
A strong logic model includes: Inputs (resources available), Activities (what you do), Outputs (direct products of your activities), Short-term Outcomes (immediate changes), and Long-term Outcomes (intended lasting changes).
Program Evaluation
What is Program Evaluation?
Program evaluation is the systematic collection and analysis of information about a program's activities, characteristics, and outcomes. It helps organizations understand how well their programs are working.
Types of Evaluation
Common evaluation types include: Formative Evaluation (informing the development of a program), Process Evaluation (examining how well a program's implementation operates), and Outcome Evaluation (measuring the changes produced by a program).
Impact Documentation
Building Your Evidence Base
Documenting program's activities and impact requires a clear evaluation plan, appropriate data collection methods, rigorous analysis, and clear communication. An experienced evaluation partner can help you build an evidence base that resonates with funders and other interest holders.
Communicating Evaluation Findings
Evaluation findings are only valuable if they are understood and used. Effective communication of evaluation results reaches many audiences — whether funders, program staff, or the communities you serve.
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