Logic Model VS Theory of Change

Grab your free logic model template at www.kotulo.com/logic Join the facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/kotulononprofitacademy 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