Why Logic Model?
The logic model was originally conceived by Joseph Wholey as a means for program evaluation. For nonprofits examining their programs and reflecting on their missions, it may be the most practical way to open board discussion. The logic model shows the links and often the disconnects between what a program does and what it actually accomplishes. Thus, it creates opportunities for change. Advancing Change Amicably Changing mission, however slightly, is often not a popular concept, particularly in nonprofits led by boards entrenched in founders’ values. They may rail against change, even though it is for the good of those they serve, simply because it is unfamiliar and difficult to envision. Read on Getting Grants from Private Sources Nonprofits Branding for the 21st Century Fundraising in a Recession With Bequests The logic model, when properly completed, provides more information than a white paper on why the organization needs to change its mission. The logic model intrinsically remove
