Simple Logic Model + Measurement Planning Workbook
Build your program's theory of change — and a clear plan for measuring it with this workbook.
This step-by-step workbook walks you through building a logic model grounded in your mission, then turns it into a practical measurement plan before your program year begins. Prompts, worked examples, and a ready-to-use template included.
What you'll walk away with: a completed logic model, a clear picture of what your program is designed to change, and a measurement specification that connects each outcome to a specific indicator and data source.
Most funder-supplied logic model templates are blank grids. They don't help you build the thinking — they just collect it. This workbook is where the thinking happens. The funder's template is the deliverable.
Built for youth-serving and community programs without a dedicated research team.
Also included: The companion to the Logic Model + Measurement Planning Workbook. Includes answers to the most common logic model questions, best practices in outcome measurement planning grounded in the foundational evaluation literature, and a plain-language guide to the key references your funders and evaluators are drawing from. A useful reference to keep alongside the workbook as you build and refine your model over time.
About Evaluation Toolkits
EvaluationToolkits.com provides downloadable survey toolkits and practical evaluation resources for youth-serving programs, schools, and nonprofits.
All tools are created by Rebecca Traboulsi, PhD, a researcher and practitioner with 25+ years of experience working in schools, districts, research centers, and nonprofit programs.
The goal is to make honest, usable evaluation tools accessible to the people doing the work—program directors, coordinators, and team leaders—without requiring a research team, external consultant, or large grant budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the toolkits?
Each toolkit is delivered as a downloadable ZIP file and typically includes:
Implementation Guide (PDF)
Includes research grounding, administration instructions, interpretation guidance, and FAQs.
Survey Instrument
A ready-to-use survey (printable or digital) for direct administration.
Auto-Analysis Spreadsheet (Excel/Google Sheets)
Automatically calculates percent-favorable scores, identifies areas of strength and concern, and generates pre-written narrative summaries for reports and presentations.
Presentation Template (PowerPoint/Google Slides)
A customizable slide deck for sharing results with staff, leadership teams, or boards.
Can I reuse a toolkit?
Yes. Toolkits are designed for repeated use over time.
Many organizations re-administer the same survey annually or quarterly to track trends and improvements over time.
To reuse a toolkit, simply clear previous response data in the spreadsheet and re-run the analysis.
What software do I need?
Most materials are standard file types:
PDFs open in any PDF reader
Surveys are provided in Word format
Analysis tools require Microsoft Excel (desktop version) or Google Sheets
Slide decks work in PowerPoint or Google Slides
Apple Numbers is not recommended, as some spreadsheet formulas may not function correctly.
No specialized software is required.
Does this work for any size program?
Yes. Toolkits are designed to be flexible across small and large programs.
The analysis tools can handle any number of responses.
However, results based on very small samples (fewer than 10 respondents) should be interpreted cautiously and treated as directional feedback rather than definitive findings.
What is the license?
Each purchase includes a single-site license, intended for use within one program or organizational site.
For multi-site or district-wide use, please contact rebecca@evaluationtoolkits.com for licensing options.
Are these validated research instruments?
No. These tools are practical program evaluation instruments, not psychometrically validated research measures.
They are designed for:
program improvement
stakeholder feedback
internal decision-making
funder and board reporting
Results should be reported as stakeholder perceptions, for example:
“82% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that…”
These tools are not intended for high-stakes research, clinical use, or personnel evaluation.
Important note on outcomes
Evaluation Toolkits provides resources for measurement and reporting. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, including funding decisions, grant approval, or program performance results. Outcomes depend on many external factors, including how tools are implemented and interpreted.
