Logic models and measurement frameworks – basic tools of evaluation – serve two important purposes. First, they are a mechanism of accountability for the Foundation. By having organizations articulate the connections between what they do, why they do it, and what difference they intend to make (the logic model); and by having the organizations provide a scorecard of their progress in meeting key outcomes (the measurement framework), the Foundation is able to ensure that it is dispensing grants responsibly and in a manner that supports the core values of the founding donors.

Second, the logic model and measurement framework can be a powerful learning tool for your organization.

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