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Theory of Change Glossary

A theory of change is a document created to communication the strategies, activities, outcomes, and other elements on nonprofit and philanthropic initiatives. Various terms can be used to describe the components of a theory of change. This is one glossary that seeks to define many of the common elements contained within a theory of change.

Terms defined include theory of change, mission, target population, service population, service domain, target work, service work, outcome, long-term outcomes, intermediate outcomes, short-term outcomes, "so that" chain, service delivery philosophy, organizational strategies, program strategies, indicators, outcomes measures, intake-related risk factors, outcome-related risk factors, organizational performance management, individual performance management, goals, objectives.

 

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Author Community Resource Exchange and Hunter Consulting, LLC
Publisher Community Resource Exchange and Hunter Consulting, LLC
Publication Date December 1, 2012
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Submitted to Point K December 14, 2012 - 5:17pm


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