CNC Theory of Change & Logic Models 3

Question 1

A nonprofit is using a theory of change to guide strategic planning. Which stakeholder group is MOST important to involve in its development?

Accepted Answer

Program participants and community members

Answer

Centering the voices of program participants and the community ensures the theory of change reflects real needs and lived experiences, increasing relevance and buy-in.

Question 2

In logic model terminology, 'reach' is most closely associated with which component?

Accepted Answer

Outputs

Answer

Outputs include measures of reach — the number of people served, sessions delivered, or products distributed — as direct, countable results of activities.

Question 3

Which scenario represents a common FLAW in a nonprofit's logic model?

Accepted Answer

Skipping from activities directly to long-term impact without intermediate outcomes

Answer

Jumping from activities to long-term impact ignores the intermediate changes (short- and medium-term outcomes) that must occur first, creating a logic gap.

Question 4

A theory of change document typically includes a section called 'pre-conditions.' These are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Conditions or changes that must occur before a later outcome can be achieved

Answer

Pre-conditions are the foundational changes or building blocks that must be in place before subsequent, higher-level outcomes can realistically occur.

Question 5

A community health nonprofit wants to reduce diabetes rates in a low-income neighborhood. Their logic model shows 'increased access to healthy food' as an outcome. This is best classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Medium-term outcome related to conditions of well-being

Answer

Changes in community conditions or environments that support behavior change, such as food access, are typically classified as medium-term outcomes in a logic model.

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CNC Theory of Change & Logic Models 3