Proposal Writing for Organizations
Developing successful proposals is essential to securing funding and conducting the programming your organization wants to do. However, learning how to write a successful proposal can be an overwhelming process. This five-day training will walk through a standard proposal template step-by-step, reviewing what donors are looking for within each section and taking time to review samples and practice writing our own.
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Course Outcomes:
The process of identifying and responding to proposal calls
Conceptualizing programmatic ideas
Developing a convincing proposal narrative
Proposal structure and organization
Developing budgets for programs
Guided hands-on practical proposal writing sessions
Understanding the grant proposal review process
This course is intended for:
NGO staff involved in the proposal development process
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What you'll learn:
Develop proposals with a higher chance of winning.
Learn how to differentiate your proposals from the competition.
Best practices, templates, guides, and tips and tricks.
Proposal strategy, planning, authoring, and improving.
Training Agenda
Day one |
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9:00-9:30 | Introductions |
9:30-10:00 | setting goals |
10:00-10:30 | reviewing training agenda |
10:30-10:45 | break |
10:45-12:00 | strategic planning |
12:00-12:30 | goal setting |
12:30-1:30 | lunch |
1:30-2:30 | Review proposal format |
2:30-3:00 | Review, questions, feedback |
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Day two |
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9:00-9:30 | Review day one |
9:30-11:00 | Introductions of proposals-- problem statements |
11:00-11:15 | Break |
11;15-12:30 | Project cycle part 1 |
12:39-1:30 | Lunch |
1:30-3:00 | Project cycle part 2 |
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Day 3 |
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9:00-9:30 | Review day 2 |
9:30-10:30 | Project goals and objectives |
10:30-10:45 | Break |
10:45-11:45 | SWOT analysis |
11:45-12:30 | Developing log frames |
12:30-1:30 | Lunch |
1:30-3:00 | Practice developing log frames |
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Day 4 |
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9:00-9:30 | Review of day 3 |
9:30-11:00 | Monitoring and evaluation |
11:00-11:15 | Break |
11:15-12:30 | Developing budgets |
12:30-1:30 | Lunch |
1:30-2:30 | Project sustainability |
2:30-3:00 | Review |
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Day 5 |
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9:00-9:30 | Review |
9:30-11:00 | Proposal development |
11:00-11:15 | Break |
11:15-12:30 | Proposal development |
12:39-1:30 | Lunch |
1:30-2:30 | Review proposals |
2:30-3:00 | Review training expectations, evaluation |
Course methodology
The course will include a series of presentations, as well as a variety of group work activities, discussions, various exercises and tasks facilitated by the trainer. This will ensure full engagement with the topics. Participants will be provided with all materials and further reading to take home as well as a list of useful resources to explore in their own time.
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Time & duration and delivery
Duration: Five days
Time: 09:00 โ 15:00
Location: MSELECT Centre, Erbil
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Payment:
Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.
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How do I register?
You can register by emailing training@mselect.iq with the following details:
Full Name:
City/Town:
Email Address:
Phone number:
Name of course:
For more information, please call 066 261 4455 or 0772 617 5794.