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Theory of Change

A theory of change shows how a human service organization will accomplish significant and lasting impact on society. The impact is typically measured not in terms of “number of meals served” or “number of people housed this week”, but instead in terms like “a dramatic reduction in the number of people needing food” or “a dramatic reduction in the number of homeless people”. To accomplish such high impact goals, a theory of change typically begins with an end goal or state in mind, and then works backward to address the current and possible obstacles to achieving that end goal.

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Logic Models

A logic model shows the steps that an organization will take, and the resources that an organization will apply toward achieving a goal, but at a slightly more practical level. While the theory of change typically applies to the entire organization, a logic model is often applied to an individual program, such as one designed to educate or house or assist a target audience, and a more intermediate set of goals. The logic model shows the specific inputs, outputs, and outcomes of a program, and shows exactly how the needs of the participants will be addressed by the program.

How ETO Software Can Help with Logic Models and Theory of Change

Our Efforts to Outcomes (ETO™) software was designed with logic models and theory of change in mind. ETO software includes in depth support for the measurement of outcomes, which are critical in measuring and tracking progression. Efforts and outcomes can be quickly and easily reviewed at a participant, program, agency, or community level. In addition, collaboration and referrals are supported across programs and agencies, enabling an organization not only to measure its progress, but also to improve its impact as it works to bring about sustainable, long term improvements.

About Social Solutions

Social Solutions is the leading provider of performance management software for the human services sector.

We take pride in connecting efforts to outcomes, those in need to social services, and service providers to funders.

ETO performance management software goes beyond case management, enabling public, private, and non profit organizations, such as Harlem Children’s Zone®, Catholic Charities, Annie E. Casey Foundation, HUD, and cities such as Boston and Hartford to collaborate, save time, and improve quality and effectiveness.

ETO™ is a trademark of Social Solutions, Global, Inc. Harlem Children's Zone® and HCZ® are registered trademarks of HCZ, Inc.

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“Using ETO™ software with our theory of change has made it so much easier to monitor whether our program model is being implemented with fidelity and to make course corrections, where needed, so that WINGS can continuously improve.”

- Bridget Laird
Chief Program Officer
WINGS for Kids

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