Theory of Change for Strategic Planning

Theory of change is a specific type of methodology for planning, participation, and evaluation that is used in the philanthropy, not-for-profit and government sectors to promote social change. Theory of Change defines long-term goals and then maps backward to identify necessary preconditions.

A Theory of Change (TOC) is a living tool that links:

• What you do
• Who you are targeting for the results
• Why and how you do it
• What do you expect to achieve

See Creating your theory of change document

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Measuring your social impact: Theory of Change – Video