Sprint Level

Sprint — 3 Months

Rapid validation and de-risking

Engagement terms for Plan services

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Purpose

Validate fundability quickly: sharpen the problem, draft a lean Theory of Change and logframe, stress-test the budget, and decide whether to proceed.

What's Included

  • Problem statement refinement
  • Lean Theory of Change (diagram + narrative)
  • High-level logframe (key indicators, baselines/targets if available)
  • Budget feasibility assessment (sanity check + risks)
  • Fundability scorecard + recommendations

What's Not Included

  • Full grant narrative
  • Full monitoring plan
  • Procurement plans
  • Lengthy primary research
  • Detailed MEL toolkits (covered in Engagement)

Workflow & Cadence

Our structured workflow ensures consistent progress and clear checkpoints:

Step 1

Kickoff & Evidence Intake

Month 1

Align on objectives, gather background docs, and identify key stakeholders

Step 2

Rapid Synthesis

Month 1-2

Analyze existing evidence and map the problem landscape

Step 3

Draft ToC + Lean Logframe

Month 2

Develop initial Theory of Change and high-level logframe

Step 4

Review & Prioritize

Month 2-3

Collaborative review sessions to refine and validate approach

Step 5

Handoff & Recommendations

Month 3

Deliver Sprint Report with go/no-go recommendations

Meetings & Touchpoints

  • 1× kickoff session (60–90 min)
  • Bi-weekly check-ins (30 min)
  • Final readout presentation (60 min)

What We Need from You

  • Background documents (concept notes, prior reports)
  • Access to 1–2 subject matter experts
  • Any donor RFP or funding guidelines
  • Timing constraints and deadlines
  • Known risks and assumptions

Final Deliverables

  • Sprint Report containing:
  • — Theory of Change snapshot
  • — Lean logframe with key indicators
  • — Budget notes and feasibility assessment
  • — Fundability scorecard
  • — Go/no-go recommendations with next steps

Expected Results

  • A clear decision: proceed to full design, pivot, or not pursue
  • If "proceed," you'll have a prioritized scope for Engagement
  • Reduced risk before committing to full project design

Commercial Terms

  • Fixed fee engagement
  • 50% payment to start, 50% on delivery
  • One revision cycle included

Risks & Mitigations

  • Limited evidence or unavailable SMEs can reduce fidelity
  • Scope remains intentionally narrow to protect timeline
  • Additional research may be recommended for Engagement phase

Which Level is Right for You?

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Key Definitions

Theory of Change (ToC)

A narrative and diagram that explains how your activities lead to outputs, outcomes, and ultimately impact. It maps the causal pathway from intervention to results.

Logframe (Logical Framework)

A table that defines objectives, indicators (with baselines and targets), means of verification, and assumptions/risks. It provides a structured way to plan and monitor your program.

M&E Framework

A monitoring and evaluation plan that specifies what you'll measure, how, when, and by whom—to know whether your program is working and achieving its intended outcomes.

Fundability Check

A quick assessment of feasibility, evidence quality, and donor-fit to determine whether to proceed with full project design or pivot to a different approach.

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