Balance Works

Logic Model Builder

Build an evidence-based theory of change for your DEI initiative

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Problem Statement
What issue or inequality are you addressing? What is the evidence for it?
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Target Audience
Who is this initiative aimed at? Being specific about audience shapes every subsequent element of the logic model.
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Proposed Response & Rationale
What are you doing about it, and why is this the right approach? Describe your theory of change.
Proposed Response
Rationale / Theory of Change
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Inputs
What resources are required? Include people, budget, time, materials, and organisational support.
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Activities
What will actually happen? List the specific actions and interventions that will be delivered.
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Outputs
What is directly produced or delivered? Outputs are countable — numbers of sessions, attendees, resources, etc.
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Short-term Outcomes
What changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills, or behaviour do you expect in the near term (0–12 months)?
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Long-term Outcomes & Impact
What is the sustained change you are aiming for over 1–3+ years? This is your theory of impact.
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Measurement, Evaluation & Timing
How will you know if the initiative is working? What will you measure, how, and when?
Indicators & Data Sources
Method & Timing
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Assumptions
What needs to be true for this logic model to hold? Being explicit about assumptions strengthens your evaluation design.
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Risks
What could prevent this initiative from achieving its intended outcomes?
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