The ability of development partners to implement their project interventions is dependent on their access to donor funding. Access to these funds requires the submission of proposals for consideration by potential donors. Project results should be effectively communicated and shared through good reports.
For sustainable and effective implementation of project interventions, it is essential that organizations have the capacity to design, write and deliver high-quality project proposals and reports.
This training course aims to equip participants with skills in writing and presenting effective and successful proposals.
This course is aimed at :
Managers
Program/project coordinators
Other project staff whose roles involve developing proposals for fundraising and report writing for their organization.
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
Understand different ways of resource mobilization
Understand the principles of project development and proposal writing
Organize the different components of a proposal in a logical flow
Write an effective proposal according to the donor’s requirements and guidelines
Use of M&E frameworks in project design when developing a proposal
Write good quality reports tailored to a target audience
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Introduction to Resource Mobilization
Resource mobilization principles and practices
Resource mobilization approaches
Resource mobilization cycle
Searching for funding opportunities
The current funding environment for non-profit organizations
Strategic planning and resource mobilization
Resource Mobilization Strategy
Conducting a resource mobilization situation analysis
Determining resource requirements and funding gaps
Identifying sources of resources-donor and partner assessment and mapping
Determining resource mobilization strategies
Developing a resource mobilization action plan
Enhancing donor partnerships and managing donor relations
Putting together a resource mobilization strategy
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Proposal writing in resource mobilization
Understanding donors’ requirements
Donor proposal formats and guidelines
Project development and proposal writing
Concept note, proposal, and pitch deck
Components of a funding proposal
Writing a Proposal: Introduction/background
Context of the project
Situation analysis
Target beneficiaries
Writing a Proposal: Problem statement
Description of the specific problem
Target group affected by the problem
Needs of the target group
Consequences of the problem on the target group
Use of cause and effect approach
Writing a Proposal: Project Justification/Rationale
Descriptions of how the proposed project will solve the problem stated
Explanation of why the project is required
Explanation of how the project relates to other interventions
Alignment of the project with the country’s and donor’s priority areas
Writing a Proposal: Project Design
Project theory of change
Design of project results using causal pathway
Project Activities; outputs and activities matrix
Design of the logical framework
Performance measurement framework
Writing a Proposal: Implementation Strategies
Sub-tasks in activities
Activities implementation approaches
The 4 Ws in activity implementation
Writing a Proposal: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring plan
Evaluation plan
Writing a Proposal: Risk Management
Risk Matrix
Risk Response Plan
Writing a Proposal: Project Management
Project organogram
Project Coordination
Partners responsibilities
Writing a Proposal: Cross Cutting Issues in Proposal Writing
Gender Mainstreaming
Governance
Environmental Sustainability
Human Rights
Writing a Proposal: Work Plan
Activity durations
Predecessor successor relationships
Developing a Gantt chart
Writing a Proposal: Organization Capacity
Organization Profile
Organization Capacity
Relevant experience
Writing a Proposal: Budget Development
Detailed budget
Cost Sharing
Summary budget
Submitting the Proposal
Funding agency forms
Packaging, politicking, and refunding
Submission, traditional and online
Tips for final checks
Proposal Review
Proposal review criteria
Proposal review process
Grant agreement
Proposal and Report writing Best practices
Common mistakes during proposal writing
Tips for successful proposal writing
Case studies of successful proposals