Capacity Building Block 4:

Programming for Maximum Impact

Program Logic Models for Planning and Implementation

Phase 1: Planning
Using Program Logic Models to Clarify Program Theory1:
PROBLEM OR ISSUE STATEMENT:
What problem(s) is your program is attempting to solve?
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Or, what issue(s) will your program address?
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COMMUNITY NEEDS/ASSETS:
What needs and/or assets of your community led your organization to design a program that
addresses the problem or issue?
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DESIRED RESULTS (OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS):

What change do you expect to see as a result of your program? Identify desired results, or vision of
the future, by describing what you expect to achieve near- and long-term.
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INFLUENTIAL FACTORS:
What factors do you think have the greatest potential to influence change in your community?
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STRATEGIES:
What strategies, programs or “best practices” have helped communities like yours achieve the kinds
of results your program promises?
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Adapted from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide
 ASSUMPTIONS:
What assumptions support your beliefs as to how and why the change strategies will work in your
community?
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Phase 2: Implementation
Demonstrating Your Program’s Success2
OUTPUTS:
For each program activity, identify what outputs (service delivery/implementation targets) you aim to
produce.

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OUTCOMES:
Identify the short-term and long-term outcomes you expect to achieve for each activity.
IMPACT: Describe the impact you anticipate in your community in 7 to 10 years with each activity as
a result of your program.
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ACTIVITIES:
Describe each of the activities you plan to conduct in your program.
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RESOURCES: Describe the resources or influential factors available to support your program
activities.

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Adapted from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide