Top Tips from a Researcher: How to Write a Logic Model Template

A question I often get is, “How do I create a logic model?” 

This is a great question, and in today’s episode Dr. James Pann describes how to create a logic model.

But one also needs to understand what a logic model is and why it’s important to the grant writing process. A logic model is really a process in a visual display. This visual process helps grant reviewers, grant writers, and your nonprofit team really understand the program you are developing.

A lot of grant writers even like to develop the logic model as one of their first steps in the grant writing process so they stick to the plan while writing the grant.

Grant reviewers like to see a visual representation of what your program is all about to help supplement the text narrative in your grant. Your nonprofit team will benefit from creating this logic model as the program will become clear on what you are trying to accomplish.

All in all, a logic model is a healthy way to guide your grant writing process and gives you another tool in your box to earn more points in securing grants and having a successful program.

Watch the full interview here!

What We Discuss In This Episode

• What a logic model is
• All the elements in a logic model
• The difference between outcome and output
• How a logic model can help create your evaluation plan
• Added logic model samples and examples

About Dr. James Pann

James Pann received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami. Dr. Pann completed his clinical internship at Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center in neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, and adult and child psychotherapy. Additionally, he had a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric behavioral medicine at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He also completed a Family Therapy Externship at the Center for Family Studies at the University of Miami.

Dr. Pann is a Professor at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University where he focuses on teaching program evaluation as well as conducting research and evaluation projects. Dr. Pann is interested in the use of program evaluation approaches to study and improve educational, health and human service programs. He is an evaluation consultant working with education, health and human service organizations and grant making entities. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, from systems of care and other collaborations, to substance abuse, mental health and afterschool programs, with organizations of all sizes. Dr. Pann is a licensed psychologist in Florida and an active member of the American Evaluation Association.

Related Episodes & Links in Podcast:

• EvalNetwork Podcast: How to determine the impact of your mindfulness
• Ep. 112: How to Write a Successful Evaluation Section in Grants with James Pann
• Ep. 123: Holly Rustick on Grant Writing Lessons Learned
• Ep. 172: Top Expert Tips to Write the Evaluation Section of a Grant Proposal

Connect with Dr. James Pann

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpann
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evalnetwork/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pannjames/ 
• Website: https://evalnetwork.com/

Logic Model Example

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