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Proposal Development Guidelines for Signature Grantee Semi-Finalists
The Covenant Foundation
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I. Project Logic Model
II. Full Proposal Budget
Inside this Presentation:
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Project Logic Model
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Goals of this Presentation• Introduce the concept of a logic
model and show its use in program planning and grant proposals
• Describe the components of a well-designed program plan
• Present a model that is aligned with The Covenant Foundation grant proposals
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What is a Logic Model?A logic model...• is a simplified picture of a program,
initiative, or intervention
• shows the logical relationships among the resources that are invested, the activities that take place, and the benefits or changes that result
• is the core of program planning, evaluation, program management and communications
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Why Use a Logic Model?A logic model can:• make underlying beliefs explicit• build understanding and promote
consensus about what a program is and how it will work
• bring detail to broad goals• help to identify gaps in program logic
and clarify assumptions so success is more likely
• summarize complex programs to communicate with stakeholders, funders, and other audiences
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Program Design
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
Planned Work Intended Results
Basic Logic Model
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Planned Work: Inputs
Inputs: the resources and contributions that go into the project, including:
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
• staff and volunteers• time • facilities• supplies• funding • existing organizations
• potential collaborating partners
• existing organizational or interpersonal networks
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Planned Work: Activities
Activities: the processes, events, and actions of the program, including:
• classes• events• training/professional development• mentoring• curriculum development
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
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Intended Results: Outputs
Outputs: the direct results of program activities, including:
• number of classes taught, or workshops or meetings held
• program participation rates• hours of services provided• amount of materials produced and
distributed
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
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Intended Results: Outcomes
Outcomes: the resulting benefits for individuals, families, groups, or communities, such as changes in:
Outcomes should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented, Timed
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
• skills• knowledge• behavior
• motivations• attitudes
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Program Design
Outputs Outcomes(Short and Long Term)Inputs Activities
Planned Work Intended Results
Basic Logic Model
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Program Theory• The Statement of Need: A clear succinct statement
that describes: the situation or challenge to be addressed; the cause of the situation; and those affected by it.
• Context: The factors in the external environment, both barriers and supports, that will impact your ability to address the targeted need in your institution/community.
• Assumptions: Beliefs about the need or situation; the behavior, motivations, and learning styles of the target population; the external and internal environments; and what the program can reasonably achieve. Assumptions explain why you believe your program will succeed.
• Other Models: Approaches to addressing the need that have been tried by you or others, and whose successes and/or failures you are now drawing upon for your planning.
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Proposal Development
Statement of Need– Need– Context– Assumptions– Other Models– Activities
Description of Project– Activities
Intended Results– Outputs– Outcomes
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Proposal Development
Staff– Inputs
Organizational Capacity
– Inputs
Innovation– Other Models
Challenges/Pitfalls– Context
Contribution to the Field
– Outcomes
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Using Logic Models in Program Planning: “Plan Backwards, Implement Forward”
Outputs
What are your ultimate goals?
Based on your work:What changes do you hope to seein individuals?
families?the community?...
What level and
amountof services/activitieswill youneed toprovide
to achievethese
outcomes?
Inputs Activities
What activitieswill you need to
engage into provide
these services/activities?
What resourceswill youneed toengagein these
activities atthe level and
amount required to
achieve youroutcomes?
Outcomes
Need Context Assumptions Other Models
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Sources and Resources• W. K. Kellogg Foundation
– Logic Model Development Guide http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub3669.pdf
• The University of Wisconsin – Enhancing Program Performance with Logic
Models (web-based course) http://www.uwex.edu/ces/lmcourse/
• National Science Foundation– On-Line Evaluation Resources Library
http://oerl.sri.com/index.html
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Full Proposal Budget
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Using the Budget TemplateExpenses:
• Personnel, Supplies, Other• Project Budget and Request to Foundation
Revenue:• In-Kind• Other Grants• Program Fees• Other (i.e. individual contributions)
Simply enter numbers.Formulas are already set.
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Budget Guidelines• Personnel
• Focus on expenses directly related to the proposed program
• No overhead
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Financial Statement Form• Revenue:
– Contributions– Fees and Dues– Grants– Earned Income– Other
• Expenses:– Personnel– Professional Fees– Occupancy Costs/Rent– Travel and Meetings– Supplies and
Equipment– Communications– Other– Other non-recurring
expenses (i.e. capital expense)
Note: This form corresponds to the most recent completed fiscal year.
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Audited Financial Statements• Preferred: Copy of the most recent
audited financial statements.• If audited financial statements are not
available, then submit a copy of the most recent unaudited financial statements.
• If neither are available, please contact a Foundation staff member who can discuss special circumstances (new organizations, fiscal sponsors, etc.)