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The Community Builder’s Approach to Theory of Change is a method that a community group can use to think critically about what is required to bring about a desired social change. It is a process designed to depict how a complex change initiative will unfold over time. It creates an illustration of all the various moving parts that must operate in concert to bring about a desired outcome.
Our approach to theory of change requires stakeholders to be precise about the type of changes they want to achieve. This often requires participants to adhere to a level of conceptual clarity that they are not accustomed to, which is why we think it is necessary to have a skilled facilitator at the helm, managing the process.

This guide 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.

The community builder's approach to theory of change: A practical guide to theory development

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Every community needs a roadmap for change. A theory of change (ToC) outlines how to create that change. It is an essential part of a successful community transformation effort.
This manual, created for the Casey Foundation&#8217;s Making Connections initiative, defines theory of change using Casey&#8217;s impact, influence and leverage platform, and shows community advocates how to create their own ToC by showing the relationships between outcomes, assumptions, strategies and results.
In the introduction, it assesses what a ToC looks like, what the outcomes are  and how outcomes relate to the core capacities. It also offers some learning tips on using a theory of change.
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This manual, created for the Casey Foundation's Making Connections initiative, defines theory of change using Casey's impact, influence and leverage platform, and shows community advocates how to create their own ToC by showing the relationships.