University Synagogue_Joshua Project Goals
- 1. Goal-Setting and Logic Modeling December 4, 2011 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved
- 2. Goal Statements: The Big Picture A general statement of results intended for an initiative or program. Goal statements reference a specific population that the program or service is designed to reach. 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved. 2
- 3. Goals as a Bridge Goals are the bridge between an organization’s mission and its activities. 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved. 3
- 4. Will the Real Goal Please Stand Up? The goal of University Synagogue’s b’nai mitzvah program is to: Have 80% of all students proficient in chanting a haftarah Prepare students for their successful initial entry into Jewish adulthood Engage students in a mitzvah project 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 4
- 5. The Real Choice is…. “Prepare students for their successful initial entry into Jewish adulthood.” Specifies the opportunity you want to create – successful initial entry into Jewish adulthood Specifies the population–b’nai mitzvah students 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 5
- 6. Program Logic Model Thinking Logic model is defined as a picture of how your organization does its work Makes explicit the theory and assumptions underlying the program Links outcomes with program activities and assumptions 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 6
- 7. Some Benefits of Logic Model Makes transparent the causal relationship between resources and outcomes Builds the hoped-for change into the development of the program Clarifies expected outcomes for all stakeholders Creates possibilities for mid-course program correction 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 7
- 8. Resources The human, financial, organizational, and community assets a program has available to direct toward the work Sometimes referred to as “Inputs” 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 8
- 9. Activities What the program does with the resources The processes, tools, events, technology, and actions that comprise the program implementation Activities bring about the intended program results 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 9
- 10. Outputs The program products May include types and targets of services to be delivered 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 10
- 11. Outcomes Specific changes in program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors Short-term outcomes should be attainable within 1-3 years 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 11
- 12. Impact The fundamental intended change occurring communities as a result of program activities Or, the long-term, sustained changes in program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors 2011 Copyright. HCN - Herring Consulting Network. All rights reserved 12