How can you use a logic model to communicate program goals to stakeholders?

2 Design your model

Once you have defined your program, you can start designing your logic model using a template or a software. There are different types of logic models, such as linear, nested, or outcome-based, but they all share some common components: inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Inputs are the resources that you use to run your program, such as staff, funds, equipment, or materials. Activities are the actions that you take to deliver your program, such as training, counseling, advocacy, or research. Outputs are the direct products or services that result from your activities, such as participants, sessions, materials, or reports. Outcomes are the changes or benefits that occur among your target population or system as a result of your outputs, such as knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior, or status. Impacts are the long-term or broader effects that your outcomes contribute to, such as social, economic, or environmental conditions. You can use arrows, boxes, or colors to show the causal links and feedback loops between these components.

4 Share your model

Finally, you can use your logic model to communicate your program goals to stakeholders by sharing it in different formats and contexts. You can use your logic model as a summary, a presentation, a report, or a dashboard to showcase your program design, implementation, evaluation, or learning. You can also use your logic model as a conversation starter, a collaboration tool, a negotiation tool, or a learning tool to engage your stakeholders in dialogue, partnership, advocacy, or improvement. You can adapt your logic model to suit the needs, interests, and expectations of your different stakeholders, such as funders, partners, beneficiaries, or evaluators. You can also update your logic model as your program evolves, changes, or learns over time.