Association-level theory of change
Draft a theory of change for the whole YMCA.
Fill in the details
3 placeholdersType your details in and we'll drop them into the template. Empty slots stay as tokens so nothing goes missing.
Prompt template
Draft a theory of change for {{association_name}} serving {{communities}}. Long-term outcomes: {{outcomes}}. Show inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, impact.
Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.
Human review checklist
Tick each before you send or publish the output.
When to use this prompt
Reach for this prompt when you need to draft a theory of change for the whole YMCA. It's designed for CEO, Trustee. Typically used within Strategy work.
Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.
How to use it
- 1
Gather your inputs
You'll need: Communities served, Long-term outcomes.Nice to have: Evidence base. - 2
Fill in the highlighted placeholders
Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context. - 3
Run it in your AI tool
Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone. - 4
Work through the checklist
Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works
The best theories of change name the assumptions the movement could get wrong.
What good output looks like
A one-page association theory of change.
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