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The Problem

Define the issue your organization exists to address.

Tip: Be specific. "Homelessness" is a topic. "Lack of affordable transitional housing for single mothers in [city]" is a problem you can design around.
2

Inputs

What resources do you bring to this work?

Inputs are what you invest — funding, staff, volunteers, facilities, partnerships, and expertise.
3

Activities

What does your organization actually do?

Activities are the programs, services, and interventions you deliver using your inputs.
4

Outputs

What are the direct, measurable products of your activities?

Outputs are countable and concrete — workshops delivered, people served, materials distributed. They don't yet measure change.
5

Outcomes & Long-Term Impact

What changes because of your work?

Short-term outcomes happen within 1–3 years. Long-term impact is the systemic change you're working toward over 5–10+ years.
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Logic Model — At a Glance
Inputs 🔧
Resources
Activities ⚙️
Programs
Outputs 📊
Measurable Products
Outcomes 🌱
Short-Term Change
Impact
Long-Term Change

The Problem

Target Population

Root Causes

Inputs & Resources

Programs & Activities

Outputs

Short-Term Outcomes

Long-Term Impact

Key Assumptions