Intro to Logic Models for Goal Setting
Summary by Simply the Basics
This toolkit introduces the logic model, a valuable tool for nonprofits to plan and evaluate their projects and programs effectively. By detailing the necessary resources (inputs), key activities, measurable outputs, anticipated outcomes, and the overall impact, the logic model offers a clear, chronological, and linear framework.
Logic Models can be used in numerous ways over and over again:
Overall Organizational Impact Goals
Specific Program goals
Specific project goals
And so much more!
A logic model helps leaders enhance internal effectiveness and ensure accountability to external stakeholders. The model is versatile, suitable for creating annual reports, funding proposals, or idea pitches, and can take from 20 minutes to several weeks to complete, depending on its use.
Creating a logic model can also be a fun thing to do with the whole team to ensure success and buy in from everyone. Read the full article to understand how to implement this model for your projects.
Citation: CSIS Logic Model Toolkit." Center for Social Impact Strategy, University of Pennsylvania, June 2019, https://csis.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CSIS-LogicModelToolkit.pdf.
