When the applicant opens the application’s dashboard the Logic Model icon will appear in that dashboard.
- Step 1: To complete the Logic Model, click on the Logic Model Icon.
Note: The Logic Model does not have a completion gauge.
- Step 2: Depending on what components the funder selected, you may have all or some of the sectioned columns below. (note: make sure you are in the RFP section when completing the logic mode. Click on the Actions button to see which section is currently selected and grayed out. If the RFP is not grayed out, once you select it, it will be.) You will also see to the top left the current status of the Logic Model.
- To build the logic model for your program you will need to complete each section that appears as follows:
Inputs:
Click the large + to the right of the Inputs and type the resources that will be used for the program add Inputs.
The following Inputs screen will open:
Enter each input as a separate item.
- If you have only one input to enter, enter that input in the input field, and click Save and Exit to save your information and return to the Logic Model.
- If you have multiple inputs, enter only one input in the input field at a time, and click the Save and Add New to save each Input prior to entering the next. Once you have finished entering all your inputs click: Save and Exit, after the last input, instead of Save and Add New, to return to the Logic Model.
Once you return to the logic model, the items you entered will appear under the inputs Column:
If you want to remove an item, select the X next to the item to delete. Click on the item name in the listing to edit it.
You can adjust the order of the items by selecting the directional arrows to move the item up or down a level.
Activities
Click the large + to the right of the Activities and add the activities that are required for the program.
The following Activity screen will open:
Enter each Activity as a separate item.
- If you have only one Activity to enter, enter that Activity in the Activity Area field, and click Save and Exit to save your information and return to the Logic Model.
- If you have multiple Activities, enter only one Activity in the Activity Area field at a time, and click the Save and Add New to save each Activity prior to entering the next. Once you have finished entering all your Activities click: Save and Exit, after the last Activity, instead of Save and Add New, to return to the Logic Model.
Once you return to the Logic Model, the items you entered will appear under the Activities section:
If you want to remove an item, select the X next to the item to delete. Click on the item name in the listing to edit it.
Outputs:
Click the large + to the right of the Outputs; and type outputs to be achieved by the program.
The following Outputs screen will open:
- If you have only one Output Component to enter, enter that Output in the Component field, and click Save and Exit to save your information and return to the Logic Model.
- If you have multiple Outputs, enter only one Output in the Output field at a time, and click the Save and Add New to save each Output prior to entering the next. Once you have finished entering all your Outputs click: Save and Exit, after the last Output, instead of Save and Add New, to return to the Logic Model.
Once you return to the Logic Model, the items you entered will appear under the Output section:
If you want to remove an item, select the X next to the item to delete. Click on the item name in the listing to edit it.
- Step 3: Your logic model should look something like this, at this stage:
- Step 4: Enter the Outcomes for your program
Initial Outcomes
Click the large + to the right of the Initial Outcomes and enter what will occur as a direct result of the activities and outputs you have entered.
The following Initial Outcomes screen will open:
Initial Outcomes
Initial Outcomes: If your funder has defined outcomes you must select from, choose the appropriate outcomes from the dropdown box.
Important: You will be entering only one outcome at a time. Complete the form for each separate outcome.
If, per your funders’ instructions, your organization may define their own outcomes, select “Other” in the dropdown listing and enter that outcome in the box that is provided.
Measurement Projection and Projected for Funding Cycle
You will only be able to enter the projections for the one outcome you entered in the Initial Outcomes section above.
In the boxes provided enter the following information for this single outcome:
Number of Clients Served: Enter the Number of Clients you are projecting to serve,
Number of Clients achieving stated outcome: Enter the Number of Clients projected to achieve the outcome stated above.
Percentage of Clients Achieving stated outcome: The system will automatically calculate the indicator of success.
Measurement Tool:
Measurement Tools Used: if funder has provided a listing, select from the dropdown the tools you will use to Measure. Otherwise you can skip this question and list the other applicable data collection methods in the box provided. Remember you are entering the tools used to measure the initial outcome you listed in the Initial Outcomes at the top of this page. Select all the tools that apply to this outcome.
Saving the Outcome you enter:
- If you have only one Outcome to enter, enter all that Outcome’s information, and click Save and Exit to save your information and return to the Logic Model.
- If you have multiple Outcomes, enter only one of the Outcomes at a time, completing all the sections for just that specific outcome, and click the Save and Add New to save each Outcome prior to entering the next. Once you have finished entering all your Outcomes click: Save and Exit, after the last Outcome, instead of Save and Add New, to return to the Logic Model.
Once you return to the Logic Model, the items you entered will appear under the Initial Outcomes section.
If you want to remove an item, select the X next to the item to delete. Click on the item name in the listing to edit it.
Repeat these steps for the Intermediate Outcomes and the Long-Term Outcomes if available.
- Step 5: At this point the Logic Model should appear like this:
- Step 6: Once you have completed the RFP section it is very important to select the Completed box by putting a check in the box, and then click the Save to save the RFP to your application form.
- Step 7: If you want to view the RFP Logic Model as a pdf document you can select the Action button and then choose the View/Print PDF to view the RFP report as a separate pdf document:
- Step 8: Close the PDF Tab and return to the Logic Model.
- Step 9: To return to your application’s dashboard, select the Application’s name in the navigation link at the top of the page:
4.1.1 Logic Model Mid-Year and Final Year End Reporting
- Step 1: At the Mid-Year and Final Year End reporting periods, you will need to access the same application form by selecting that application in your My Applications tab. Click on the name of the application to select it.
- Step 2: This will open the application’s dashboard.
- Step 3: Select the Logic Model Icon to open the Logic Model.
- Step 4: Once the Logic Model has opened select the Actions button and then Select Mid-Year Reporting or Year End Reporting depending on what period you want to report on.
- Important: Be sure you are entering your data for the correct reporting period. The reporting period you are currently working in will appear in the top left heading as well as be grayed out in the Actions tab.
- Step 5: Fore each reporting period, click on each separate item listed in all of the Outcome Sections you have been required to complete and that you want to report on to enter the reporting data. (Initial Outcome/Intermediate Outcome/Long-Term Outcome sections) (Click on the actual highlighted item in each column)
- Step 6: Once the Outcome item opens, complete the required information for the Mid-Year or Year-End Actual Projections depending on which period you are reporting on.
Indicator Measurements
- Enter the actual number of Actual Clients Served
- Enter the actual number of Clients achieving the outcome – based on our data collection and measurement tools.
- The Percentage indicator of success will calculate automatically.
- On the Proposed Measurement tools, complete the Mid-Year/Year-End Status section for those tools.
- Step 7: Once you have completed entering the reporting data, Click on Save and Exit to return to the Logic Model.
(Repeat Steps 5 – 7 for each separate Outcome and Outcome Section you need to report on. (Initial Outcome/Intermediate Outcomes/Long-Term Outcomes)
- Step 8: After you have completed the Mid-Year section, it is very important to select the Completed box by putting a check in the box, and then click the Save.
- Step 9: After you have completed the Year-End section, it is very important to select the Completed box by putting a check in the box, and then click the Save.
- Step 12: Click on View PDF to view the Mid-Year or Year-end report in a pdf format that you can save or print.
- Step 13: To return to your application’s dashboard, select the Application’s name in the navigation link at the top of the page:
- Step 14: You have completed the logic model reporting for the period you selected.