Program Logic Models (PLMs) are an invaluable tool in program design.  They link needed resources with measurable results and provide a roadmap for program implementation.  Also, PLMs are invaluable for use in grant applications, because they show prospective funders what they can expect to get for their money.  Finally, PLMs provide a basis for report design.

COTS is indebted to the United Way of Sonoma-Lake-Mendocino for providing training on the use of PLMs.  Many organizations delegate development of  PLMs to consultants.  COTS had training in this for most of our full-time staff.  This gave us a common vocabulary to use in discussions of program development and evaluation, helped us to broadly disperse responsibility for developing PLMs, and was a developmental opportunity for the staff. 

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Logic Model Overview

Logic Model Job Aid

Program Logic Model Schematic

United Way Logic Model Synopsis