The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change: A Practical Guide to Theory Development

This report is for planners and evaluators who are going to facilitate a process for creating a theory of change with community-based programs and community change initiatives. 

OVERVIEW OF THIS GUIDE
We’ve organized this guide into two sections. Section One answers the question “What is a theory of change?” It provides all the information needed to facilitate a theory of change process with a community group. This section

• reviews the major concepts that define theories of change;
• provides important background information for facilitators before they enter a planning session; and
• offers practical guidance for facilitating planning sessions.

Section Two is a resource toolbox for the theory of change facilitator. It includes

• a case study to show a portion of a finished theory of change;
• a list of materials to bring to a planning session;
• a participants list that suggests the ideal composition of a theory of change building team for a community-based program or initiative;
• a glossary that could be distributed at the training sessions; and
• a description of PowerPoint presentations that you can download from our web site, www.theoryofchange.org.

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Author: Andrea A. Anderson, Ph.D.,
Publisher: The Aspen Institute Roundtable On Community Change

Source: developmentprofessionals.org