In this course you will learn how to write, manage, and negotiate a winning proposal. You will improve your proposal writing skills through exercises on real proposals, case-studies from the world’s leading donors and learn together in small groups.
This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies and collaborating effectively in small groups.
Format -
This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:
- Three (3) interactive live sessions
- Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself,
- Community chat forums and a WhatsApp’s group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
- Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
- Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
- Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.
After this course, you will know how to:
- Find the right funding opportunities
- Make clear Go/No-Go decisions
- Design an effective team-based writing process
- Apply the log frame to bring a convincing structure to your proposal
- Write better text and convincing budgets
- Understand (and beat) the donor’s appraisal process and criteria
- Negotiate confidently with donors
- Write effective budgets
- Listen to live guest speakers from USAID, European Commission, Business Development Experts and NGO leaders (subject to availability)
Modules:
Module 1 - Introduction to Donor and Funding Types |
Module 2 - Donor Scoping and Mapping |
Module 3 - Making informed decisions |
Module 4 - Funding Cycles and Proposal Process |
Module 5 - Key Elements of Proposals |
Module 6 - Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals |
Module 7 - Practical Tips in Proposal Writing |
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Language - |
English |
Modality - |
Online with live interactions |
Duration - |
5 weeks |
Start date - |
2 September |
Length - |
7 Modules |