1-3-Welcome to Logic Model, AI, and Storytelling - Your Foundation for Fundraising

A Journey into Logic Models, AI, and Storytelling

Objective:
Participants will embark on a journey to design a logic model using SOPACT GPT, uncover the power of AI in storytelling, and learn how these tools can transform their organization’s fundraising and impact reporting strategies.

Lesson Breakdown with Timestamps

[00:00] Act 1: Introduction to the Journey (45 seconds)

1. Setting the Stage:
   • Imagine your organization as a ship navigating through challenges like undefined objectives and disconnected communication.
   • Enter SOPACT GPT—your compass to steer toward impactful outcomes.
2. Learning Objectives:
   • Create a logic model step by step.
   • Combine AI and data-driven storytelling.
   • Apply real-life examples to elevate your strategy.

[00:45] Act 2: Why Use a Logic Model? (46 seconds)

1. Clarifying the Map:
   • Objectives: Align your goals with clear problem statements and solutions.
   • Evaluation: Ensure program activities and outcomes match your intended impact.
   • Communication: Present data-driven cases to funders for support.
   • Understanding: Visualize your program’s flow to engage stakeholders.

[01:31] Act 3: Building the Logic Model with SOPACT GPT (55 seconds)

1. Creating the Map:
   • Define the problem statement, target audience, cause, impact, and stakeholders.
   • Use SOPACT GPT to quickly structure your logic model and align it with your mission.
2. Interactive Example:
   • Walkthrough of crafting a basic logic model, focusing on problem identification.

[02:26] Act 4: Real-Life Example - The Miller Center (57 seconds)

1. Telling Their Story:
   • The Miller Center used SOPACT GPT to refine their mission.
   • Focused on financial sustainability through mentorship and investment strategies.
2. Practical Application:
   • Participants reflect on how to apply these principles to their own organizations.

[03:23] Act 5: Problem Statement Development (1 minute, 31 seconds)

1. Crafting the Foundation:
   • Build a concise problem statement.
   • Showcase how it aligns with organizational goals and serves as the starting point for your logic model.
2. Examples:
   • Demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating a clear, actionable statement.

[04:54] Act 6: Logic Model Program Evaluation (1 minute)

1. Enhancing Your Impact:
   • Export your logic model to SOPACT Sense for integration with data collection and analysis.
   • Leverage AI-driven tools to evaluate program outcomes and refine messaging.
2. Expanding the Narrative:
   • Use data and insights for storytelling, dashboards, and stakeholder presentations.

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