Developing Logic Models for Non-Profit Program Planning and Evaluation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-03
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About the Article
Logic models offer non-profit organizations structured frameworks to clarify program design, implementation, and evaluation. This article examines the conceptual foundations, practical applications, and dynamic use of logic models in program planning and evaluation. By mapping inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact, logic models enhance accountability, communication, and shared understanding among stakeholders. Examples from health and community development programs illustrate their utility in aligning limited resources with intended outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings. The discussion addresses common challenges, including overcomplication, insufficient stakeholder engagement, and cultural misalignment, and emphasizes simplicity, participatory approaches, and cultural responsiveness as key for effective, actionable models. The article demonstrates that logic models, when regularly updated, foster organizational learning, adaptability, and long-term impact.
Key Topics
- Logic Models
- Program Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Theory of Change
- Accountability
- Non-Profit Organizations
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Developing Logic Models for Non-Profit Program Planning and Evaluation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-evl-fr-bst-pr-tp-02
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