Logic model vs theory of change

Why You Need Both: A Theory of Change and a Logic Model One got the funding. The other delivered the impact.
Together, they’re your project’s strategic and operational backbone.

What’s a Theory of Change?
A Theory of Change helps you zoom out. It maps the pathway from problems to solutions, based on evidence, experience, and context.
It answers:

• What change are we trying to create?
• Why do we believe our approach will work?
• What assumptions are we making?

Think of it as your strategic blueprint visionary, values-driven, and grounded in the real world.

What’s a Logic Model?
Now, zoom in. A Logic Model breaks your strategy down into concrete parts:
📥 Inputs → 🔧 Activities → 📦 Outputs → 🎯 Outcomes

It’s your operational roadmap detailing what needs to happen, when, and with what resources to make your vision a reality.

Why They Work Better Together
Having one without the other is like having a destination with no map or a map with no destination.
The Theory of Change gives purpose.
The Logic Model gives structure.

Together, they ensure your programme is both vision-led and results-driven.

Want to Go Deeper?
Join us next week for a webinar on building gender-responsive Theories of Change because equitable impact starts with intentional design.

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