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Logframe Template for Google Sheets (Free, With Worked Example)

An editable logframe with the eleven columns a reviewer checks, a real worked example, and the LLM prompts to draft it safely.

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8 guides on templates, donor reporting, method and governance.

Donor reporting

What to do when there is no baseline: four honest options

No baseline is not a dead end. Four honest options, ranked, plus how to report them without inventing a number.…

12 Oct 2026Read →
Donor reporting

Logframe vs results framework: what donors actually want

They are not the same document. Here is which to use, and how to convert one into the other without duplicating your num…

10 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

Theory of change vs logic model: which does your donor want?

They are not the same document, and donors ask for different ones. How to tell them apart, and how to produce whichever …

7 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

Means of verification in a logframe: what should you actually write?

Means of verification decides whether an indicator is measurable. Here is how to name a real source, test it, and fix th…

7 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

What is a theory of change? A worked example you can copy

A worked theory of change example: four levels, the assumptions on each arrow, and a checklist to test whether yours is …

7 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

How to verify an AI-written logframe before it reaches a donor

AI drafts a logframe in seconds and invents a baseline in the same breath. Here is the check that catches fake sources a…

6 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

How do you write SMART indicators? (With 12 examples)

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound — applied to real M&E indicators. Includes a comparison table, ch…

5 Oct 2026Read →
Templates

Indicator tracker for Google Sheets: how to calculate attainment against target

Build a free indicator tracker in Google Sheets that calculates attainment against target, flags off-track rows and feed…

4 Oct 2026Read →

From the archive

Longer reads from before the redesign.

Templates

Unlock Project Success with Our Free AI powered SMART Indicators Template

The Free SMART Indicators Template is designed for modern project leader, this template is a game-changer in setting and…

2023-12-14Read →
Goals

The Essential Guide to Differentiating Goals from Objectives

In the ever-evolving world of program development, achieving success hinges on a clear understanding of the fundamental …

2023-12-07Read →
AI

The Ultimate Guide for SMART Indicator Development with AI

Introduction SMART indicators, an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, pr…

2023-11-29Read →
AI

Use AI to Analyze your M&E Data Go from Data to Insights:

In today’s world, organizations generate a massive amount of data every day, and it is essential to extract valuable ins…

2023-05-10Read →
AI

Automate Your M&E Reporting with Artificial Intelligence

Traditional reporting methods can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. AI-powered reporting automate…

2023-04-30Read →
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