A theory of change communicates your desired impact, how you intend to achieve it, and what the expected outcomes are.
A theory of change can be thought of as the backbone to your mission-driven program because it communicates why you are doing what you are doing. The theory of change is used as the basis for creating indicators that will measure whether or not your program achieves the impact it strives to.
We have compiled a list of guides and resources for creating an effective theory of change.
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SOCAP offers a downloadable, interactive guide on creating your theory of change
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The Theory of Change Course is an online course that guides you through the steps of creating your theory of change.
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ACUMEN offers several case studies of the theories of change of various organizations.
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NCVO offers a step by step process to formulating your theory of change.
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