Logic Models and Theory of Change

Logic models and theories of change come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they don’t need to be overly complicated. In fact, having a basic, easy-to-follow logic model/theory of change is one of the best steps your program can take for effective planning, evaluation, and communications for funders, board members, and other stakeholders. This workshop presents the what, how, and why of these tools with time for attendees to start fresh logic models or work on enhancements to existing ones, followed by time to ask questions that are specific to individual programs/organizations. 

About the Presenter: Leslie Scheuler, Ph.D.

Leslie has worked as a consultant, trainer and researcher with nonprofit organizations, educational and arts/cultural institutions, grant-makers and businesses for more than 25 years to support them in positive impacts for clients, other stakeholders, and communities. With degrees in music, social work and social science research, Leslie’s work has been funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health, the Incarnate Word Foundation, the Jefferson Memorial Community Foundation, the Regional Arts Commission, the St. Louis County Children’s Services Fund, the Missouri Arts Council, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Ford Foundation, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (among others). Her international experience includes projects in Cameroon, South Africa, Honduras, the Philippines, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Macedonia, Israel, Morocco, and Indonesia.
Leslie received her PhD in social science research as well as her MSW from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to human services, public health and community change, Leslie’s special interests include community-based arts and outreach, arts education, and cultural exchange/arts diplomacy.