Organisational aim’s are focused on eliminating a need and mapping your theory of Change is essential to better understand how your activities/interventions create a change.
In order to begin thinking about who your interventions make a difference to you will need to identify your stakeholders as well as what outcomes are important to them.
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Link Knowhow Nonprofit's Stakeholder analysis exercise for understanding who links to your project |
This section will focus on 3 models of Change: Planning Triangle, Logic Model and the Theory of Change.
CES Planning Triangle
Ideal for small organisations
The Charity Evaluations Service created a 3 stage model that is ideal for small organisations who want to begin their impact journey or for larger organisations who are planning small projects.
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Template Planning Triangle |
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Link Big Lottery Fund's guidance on their (adapted) Planning Triangle |
Logic Model
For straightforward planning
The Logic Model has been favoured amongst project and programme designers for many years. It’s no-nonsense approach is also popular amongst some charities and voluntary organisations. Use this model for a detailed approach to mapping your change.
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Template Logic Model for Excel |
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Template Logic Model for Word |
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Link The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's guide to creating a Logic Model |
Theory of Change
A model that makes links
By far the most creative model with an engaging approach, the Theory of Change can provide you with a model for the smallest projects to full Organisational maps. They use many of the essential components of the Logic Model but create a more detailed journey which could also include ‘what if?’ scenarios.
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Template Theory of Change for Word |
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Link NPC's guidance on creating a Theory of Change |
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Link Clink's guidance on developing a Theory of Change (this includes a fantastic step-by-step session guide) |
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