Logic Model vs. Theory of Change

When I work with nonprofit clients to develop evaluative measures they often ask me, “Rebecca, what do we need?” What’s the difference between a logic model, a theory of change, which one should we focus on and how can they help us? In all honestly I most often get hired to help organizations develop a logic model because a grant requires one and the org sees it as just one more hoop to jump through...but logic models are actually really useful tools and if you find yourself developing one, don’t create it just to create it, create it to use it. I know theories of change and logic models may seem like buzzwords that are over your head but they really don’t have to be confusing or complex so let me break them down for you.

What you’ll learn in this video:
What is a theory of change and what is a logic model
Elements of a logic model
How you can use a logic model

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[forpurposelive]

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[NinaKwrdo]

I think theres a confusion, the immediate action is output not outcome.

[Claudia-urhq]

I just completed my theory of change and logic model for a values-based education programme I am developing, and this video really helped me complete this in about 10-15 minutes. I simply downloaded the template and populated it as Ms Brit explained the various requirements. Wow. Thank you so much for sharing. What else you got lol?

[DLable]

Rebecca! Thank you, could tell me the difference between the logic model and logical framework, or the similarity between?

[Denny]

Informative detail information, very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[Did-nmfo]

I really liked your definition of the ToC.
But please create a video with details on the ToC.
Thanks.

[scottd]

Great straight talking explanation without buzz words and corporate horse shit. Thanks

[hinwong]

Rebecca, thank you very much for your detail explanation!

[TheSupportCreative]

Thank you for this! I kind of understood that they were both necessary, but I struggled to understand how!
Would it be beneficial to think of a Theory of Change as a holistic organizational tool to explain/understand your non-profit and a Logic Model as a framework for implementing the individual programs or services within your nonprofit?

[AbdulNasir-qq]

Wonderful listening to Rebecca, i have done public policy and interested in the topic would you be able to schedule a one on one meeting so i can explore your services and to better understand eachother, i am based in Dubai

[astridcarolinacanascortes]

Brilliant. Thak u very much. Do it j Spanish too!!!!

[DubstepEnjoyr]

Good video that breaks down ToC in a simple manner

[astridcarolinacanascortes]

Finally someone say: do not put ToChange vs. LOGFRAME!!! NO SENSE! Iove ur

[Claudia-urhq]

Wowww thank you. You have really simplified these complex concepts. Thanks a million

[atharshah]

the way u explain it ❤ thank u ma'am

[fayazahmadnoor]

Thank you Rebecca for such an explicit elaboration of the logic model. I would love to hear about some practical examples and explanations of TOC.

[ricardoveiga]

Thanks a lot for your helpful video and encouragement!

[AbdirahmanSheikhYusuf]

Who can help getting templates. Logic model and theory of change both. Thanks