Logic Model. When do you create a Logic Model? Create your LM at the beginning of an evaluation and review and update it periodically.

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RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 1 Logic Model What is a Logic Model? A logic model is a series of if-then statements that outlines what you expect to happen in your program.

1 RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 1 Logic Model What is a Logic Model? A logic model is a series of if-then statements that outlines what you expect to happen in your program. For example, If these resources are available, then we can do these activities. If we do these activities, then we can expect these outcomes. The Logic Model describes how specific activities will lead to change and achieve your program s goal. Who needs a Logic Model? Everyone! Who should be involved in creating a Logic Model? Anyone who has something to say about your program or who your program may impact. Logic Models are generally created by a combination of managers, executive directors and evaluators. However, it is also important to consult front line staff, funders (if possible), and community members. Why is it important? A logic model helps us to map out what we hope a program will do and the processes that need to happen for a program, intervention, or organization to succeed. When do you create a Logic Model? Create your LM at the beginning of an evaluation and review and update it periodically. Components Description Examples Inputs Resources needed for the program Funding, staff, in-kind donations Activities What the program will do Case management, education, referrals Outputs Direct products of the program Number, type of interventions, number of participants The impact/ changes because of the program Increased prosocial behaviour, decreased substance use

2 RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 2 Steps to make your very own Logic Model You may find it easiest to brainstorm before putting the components into the Logic Model template. Feel free to use the chart below to help guide your brainstorm. 1. Who is your program going to serve? Write down a specific answer. 2. List everything that you need in order to make this program run (e.g. funding, staff, community partners, in-kind donations from the community.) These are known as inputs. 3. List all the main categories of activities that you intend to do as part of the program. These should be action verbs (e.g. develop, recruit, monitor, manage, collaborate). 4. List the direct products (i.e. things that can be counted) of the program (e.g. the specific type and frequency of intervention provided to a specific number of people). These are known as outputs. 5. List the changes in attitudes, beliefs and skills that you expect to result from the program. These are known as short-term outcomes and should have directions (e.g. increased, decreased, more, better, expanded.) 6. List the changes in behaviours that you hope to result from the program. These are known as intermediate outcomes and should also have directions. 7. Write down the ultimate goal(s) of your program, which will be the final outcome(s) in your Logic Model. This final outcome should have broad community impact.

3 RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 3 BRAINSTORMING LOGIC MODEL COMPONENTS What are your resources? (INPUTS) What are you going to do? (ACTIVITIES) What will result from these activities? (OUTPUTS) What do you want to achieve? ( (SHORT- TERM (INTERMEDIATE (FINAL

4 RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 4 Now it is time to put the information from above into a Logic Model format. You can use the template below. Tips for the Logic Model Template: You should change the number and size of boxes to fit your program s needs. For example, delete a column if you have three sets of activities, or add one if you have five sets. The arrows represent the if-then statements. If I have these activities, then these outputs are expected. The arrows show how one component impacts another, pointing from activities to the dependent outputs. Please move, change and add arrows as necessary. For example, if activity # 2 influences the outputs listed under activity #1, add an arrow to represent the relationship.

5 RRC Evaluation Tool Basket: Logic Model 5 Target Group Inputs Activities Outputs Short Term Intermediate Long Term Final Outcome

Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact

Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact LOGIC MODEL OVERVIEW A logic model is a tool which visually describes the linkages between goals, activities, and expected outcomes for a program. Logic models are frequently characterized as a roadmap