Kellogg Logic Model Template for Program Managers, Foundation Program Officers, and Evaluators
What is a Kellogg Logic Model Template for Program Managers, Foundation Program Officers, and Evaluators?
The Kellogg Logic Model Template is a strategic visual framework that helps program managers, foundation officers, and evaluators map the cause-and-effect relationships between program investments and intended results. This template provides a structured approach to program planning, showing how resources flow through activities to create measurable outputs, outcomes, and lasting impact. It transforms complex program theories into clear, shareable visuals that align stakeholders and guide evaluation efforts.
What problem does the Kellogg Logic Model Template solve?
This template addresses critical challenges faced by program professionals:
Lack of stakeholder alignment - Creates shared understanding of program design across diverse teams and funders
Weak evaluation frameworks - Identifies exactly what needs to be measured and when to measure it
Poor resource allocation - Ensures activities and investments directly connect to desired outcomes
Communication barriers - Translates complex program theories into simple, visual formats that anyone can understand
Accountability gaps - Clearly defines what the program is responsible for achieving and the logical pathway to get there
How to use the Kellogg Logic Model Template?
Start with the program context - Fill in the program name, target population, problem statement, and ultimate goal in the header section
Map your resources - Use sticky notes to brainstorm all inputs needed (staff, funding, materials, partnerships, facilities)
Define activities - List the specific actions and processes your program will implement
Identify outputs - Quantify the direct products (participants served, sessions delivered, materials distributed)
Establish outcomes - Define changes across three timeframes:
Short-term (1-6 months): Knowledge and attitude changes
Intermediate (6-12 months): Behavior and skill changes
Long-term (1-3 years): Condition and status changes
Articulate impact - Describe the fundamental, lasting change your program aims to achieve
Review the logic flow - Ensure each section logically leads to the next with clear "if-then" relationships
Add assumptions and external factors - Document what must be true for the model to work and influences outside your control
FAQs
What's the difference between outputs and outcomes?
Outputs are the direct, countable products of your activities (number of workshops held, participants served). Outcomes are the changes that result from those outputs (increased knowledge, improved skills, behavior changes). Outputs are what you produce; outcomes are what changes.
How long should it take to complete this template?
Plan for 2-4 hours in an initial collaborative session with key stakeholders. Program managers should facilitate the discussion while foundation officers and evaluators provide input on measurability and realistic expectations. Refinement may take additional sessions as you test assumptions and gather feedback.
Can I modify the template for different program types?
Absolutely! While the five core sections remain consistent, you can customize the specific prompts, timeframes, and sub-categories to fit education programs, health initiatives, community development projects, or any other intervention. The logic model framework is universally applicable across sectors.
How does this template support grant proposals?
Foundation program officers and grant reviewers expect clear theories of change. This template provides the exact structure needed for most grant applications, demonstrating you've thought through how resources will translate into results. It also makes it easier to identify evaluation metrics that funders require.
Miro Features Used in This Template
This template leverages key Miro collaboration features to enhance your planning process:
Frames - Organize each logic model section (Resources, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, Impact) into distinct, color-coded frames for visual clarity
Sticky Notes - Enable collaborative brainstorming where team members can contribute ideas asynchronously, vote on priorities, and group similar concepts
Connectors & Arrows - Visually demonstrate the logical flow and cause-effect relationships between sections
Text Boxes - Provide guidance, instructions, and example content to help teams fill out each section correctly
Watch the video guide
included with this template for a step-by-step walkthrough on how to facilitate a logic model planning session with your team, complete with best practices from experienced program evaluators.
Cheers!
Khawaja Rizwan
