Theory of Change Online (TOCO)
The only web-based software that you can use to design and edit and store your Theory of Change.
Overview
Theory of Change Online (TOCO) is a specialized, web-based software created by ActKnowledge to provide an accessible and easy-to-use tool for creating and implementing a Theory of Change. It allows users to build ToC diagrams by creating outcomes, interventions, and assumptions, and linking them with causal arrows. Users can add indicators to each outcome and provide rationales for each causal link, facilitating a structured and comprehensive planning process.
✨ Key Features
- Diagram builder for Theory of Change
- Define outcomes, interventions, and assumptions
- Add indicators to outcomes
- Define rationales for causal pathways
- Group and organize elements
- Cloud-based storage and editing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specifically designed for the Theory of Change methodology
- Structured data entry for indicators, rationales, and assumptions
- Developed by experts in the Theory of Change field
Unique Value: Provides a dedicated, structured environment for building comprehensive Theories of Change, moving beyond simple drawing tools to a full planning framework.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely used in the international development and non-profit sectors for program design.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations needing a full grant management lifecycle tool (applications, reviews, payments)
- Users who need to manage real-time project data against the created framework
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike generic flowchart or mind-mapping software, TOCO is purpose-built for the ToC methodology, prompting users to include critical elements like indicators, assumptions, and rationales, which leads to a more robust and logical model.
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- ✓ Email Support
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