M&E Workshop for the NPO Sector and Individuals Working for Government: Theory of Change and Logic Modelling

Do you want to measure the impact of your NPO’s work, but you don’t know where to start? Do you want information on “outputs”, “outcomes” and “indicators”, but the terminology confuses you?

A theory of change and a logic model are the basis of any M&E system. Developing a theory of change will help you define how programme activities (WHAT IS DONE) lead to programme outcomes and impact (WHY IT WAS DONE). A logic model unpacks how you measure this.

At Life Choices we’ve successfully implemented an internal monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and we’re on a mission to help other NPOs do the same. This one-day workshop will include inputs from presenters, discussions, and practical activities where you’ll develop a theory of change in Lucidchart and develop a logic model.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for anyone working in the development sector or government, interested in learning how to set up an M&E system and understanding what information needs to be obtained to measure programme success.

The Day’s Focus Areas:

A theory of change and a logic model are the basis of any M&E system. Developing a theory of change will help your organisation define and communicate how your programme activities (WHAT YOU DO) lead to your programme outcomes and impact (WHY YOU DO IT). A logic model unpacks how you will measure this.

-      Problem Trees

-      Theory of Change and Logic Models

-      M&E Frameworks

Testimonials from previous workshop participants

"Life Choices helped to demystify Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for us in a really simple and easy to follow manner. It helped us to see the bigger picture of why we do what we do, how we can measure our success and continue to improve the impact we make."

Taryn Casey, CEO Edufundi

"Having a simple yet comprehensive framework in place for our small organisation has provided great clarity for our work plan. I especially love that the team are all conversant and more confident with logic model terminology."

Lorna Fuller, Director Project 90 by 2030

Presenters

Anja Mulder holds a Masters Degree in Programme Evaluation from UCT and is a member of Life Choices’ M&E team. Anja completed her internship in a cape-town based consultancy and has gained M&E experience working in the areas of education, leadership, gender advocacy, HIV/AIDS, and youth in prison.

Hollie Bradley is an M&E Officer at Life Choices. She completed her Masters in Programme Evaluation at UCT in 2015. She has also worked on a contract basis for Creative Consulting and Development Works, Impact Consulting and South African Youth Leaders Network.