"[This publication] 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. It was designed as a “refresher course” for planners, evaluators, and others who have attended one of the Roundtable’s Theory of Change Workshops, but we fully expect experienced facilitators will be able to quickly learn and apply the method as described in 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." (Introduction)