GPA MA Chapter March 27: Logic Models a Different Perspective

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What Is a Logic Model?

A logic Model, or Logical Framework Matrix as

it is sometimes called, is a framework for your

proposal. It is a tool to help you think through

all of the key elements of your project to frame

it so you can ensure its stability, soundness,

innovation, and sustainability.

Why do I need a Logic Model?

To ensure that you have all the proposal

elements in place

To help get everyone on the same page with

the project by thinking it through.

To more easily see any gaps in your project

idea.

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What’s Included?

Problem Statement

Project goal

Objectives/Specific Aims

Inputs/Activities

Outputs/Outcomes (short- and long-term)

Measurements/Means of Verification

Rationales/Assumptions

Logic Models help the Team Think From a Different Perspective

People – a grant is (virtually) always a team process

Challenge - getting people on board Has to be something folks are bound and

determined to do, no matter what Something all are committed to doing one

way or another What else do people need to work with? Buy-in when team is committed and has

committed their “things” If not, you probably won't get the grant

Logic Models = Good Project Planning

How to convey the necessity of a project approach to folks who want resources?

How do we get people planning in a real way?

Jump right in, ask questions

Even if you think you are not using a logic model, its elements are the things you would naturally think through while designing a project

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Key Project Questions

Who is the leadership? (Is it you?) Is it consultative and collaborative?

What else do you need to work with?

What do you propose to do and how do you plan to get it done?

When and where will the project take place?

Why is this project important ?

What impact will it have?

How many people will be impacted?

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More Project Planning Questions

How are you going to show people you did what you said you were going to do?

How are you going to figure out if it worked? If you made a real impact?

Final step check with the team that the grant

correctly outlines the project plan

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Conclusion is the Beginning

Submit by deadline

Celebrate when grant awarded

Implement and evaluate

Cycle starts again

capacity increases

new ideas planted

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HOW TO LOGIN & GET STARTED

• http://www.innonet.org• Register yourself and your organization (first time)• Under “Evaluation Tools and Resources” click “Login” • Enter your username and password• Under “Get Started” click on “Assess your strengths, plan & evaluate

programs”• Under “Start Here” click on “Logic Model Builder”

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