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Logic Models, in Plain English

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. A speed bump for a lot of people is the “outputs vs. outcomes” element of a logic model.

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Why are Logic Models Important?

Think and Ink Grants

Logic models are the heart and soul of a successful grant application. Wait- what do logic models have to do with writing grants?

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A Classical Approach to Grant Proposals

The Grantsmanship Center

As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff. Nonprofits demonstrate their ethos by what they have done, the credentials of their people, their record of prudent management and stewardship of money. The first of these is ethos.

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Become a Stronger Grant Writer Simply by Addressing DEI

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Either/or thinking has stopped or slowed some major career choices such as employee vs. consultant, grants vs. fundraising, grant writing vs. coaching or training. It’s the only reasonable way to conquer that logic model or have a difficult but necessary conversation with a program officer or board member. Maybe it’s Maybelline.

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One Thing Every Nonprofit Must Do to Win Grants in 2022

Think and Ink Grants

Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded. The one thing every nonprofit must do cannot be outsourced - the funder wants to hear directly from you. Tell me something new."

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Grant Outputs vs Outcomes: What's the Difference?

Think and Ink Grants

The most common outputs in the nonprofit world are similar to the items my clients raised: # of volunteer hours, # of locations, or # of followers. In logic model language (check this out to learn why logic models are essential), outputs are the direct results of your activities.

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Writing About Need so Funders Will Get It

Grant Professionals Association

After two decades as a staff writer at various nonprofit organizations, Amanda started “Acton Grant Consulting” so she can write about organizations across the country doing great work. In addition to having a deep love for logic models and need statements, Amanda is passionate about cats, birds, and random trivia.

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