Grant Writing Logic Models and Theory of Change 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an 'intermediate outcome' in a youth literacy program logic model?

Accepted Answer

Participants report increased confidence in reading after 6 months

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Number of books purchased for the library

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Students graduate from high school

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Number of tutoring sessions held per week

Question 2

The 'if-then' language commonly used in Theories of Change serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

It makes explicit the causal logic connecting activities to outcomes

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It satisfies a legal requirement for nonprofit contracts

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It replaces the need for a formal evaluation plan

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It describes the budget justification narrative

Question 3

What is the main risk of including too many outcomes in a logic model?

Accepted Answer

It may confuse the funder and dilute focus, making it harder to demonstrate measurable impact

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Funders always require a minimum of ten outcomes per logic model

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It automatically disqualifies the proposal from consideration

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It increases the budget requirements significantly

Question 4

In logic model terminology, 'activities' refer to:

Accepted Answer

The specific actions and processes used to bring about change, such as training workshops or case management

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The final measurable results of the program after five years

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The total amount of grant funding requested

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The community needs identified in the needs assessment

Question 5

Which W.K. Kellogg Foundation resource is widely recognized as a foundational guide for developing logic models in the nonprofit sector?

Accepted Answer

The Logic Model Development Guide

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The Federal Register

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OMB Circular A-133

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The Uniform Grant Guidance

Question 6

A grant writer is building a Theory of Change for a job-training program. Which element would be MOST important to include to satisfy a sophisticated funder?

Accepted Answer

The causal pathway explaining how job-skills training leads to employment and economic self-sufficiency

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A list of all partner organization logos

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A color-coded budget spreadsheet

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The resumes of board members

Question 7

Which of the following best describes an 'impact' as used at the far right of a logic model?

Accepted Answer

Fundamental, long-term changes in community conditions, systems, or populations attributable to the program

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The number of clients enrolled in the program during year one

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The cost per participant served by the program

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The quarterly reports submitted to the funder