Online Course – AI-Powered Proposal Writing for NGOs

This course enables you to develop, manage, and negotiate competitive proposals by strategically integrating AI tools into your workflow.

Designed specifically for NGOs, this programme combines foundational principles of proposal development with practical AI applications. Participants engage with authentic proposals, analyze case studies from major donors, and collaborate in small groups to improve clarity, alignment, and efficiency through AI integration at each stage of the proposal process.

The course equips your organization with the skills to develop more competitive proposals, manage budgets efficiently, structure internal writing processes, and apply AI responsibly to improve quality and efficiency.

What makes this course different

You will not only learn to write successful proposals but also to leverage AI as an effective support tool to:

• Break down complex Terms of Reference
• Map evaluation criteria and scoring logic
• Strengthen logical frameworks and theory of change
• Improve narrative clarity and coherence
• Draft work faster without losing strategic depth
• Refine budgets and consistency across sections
• Stress test proposals before submission

AI is integrated throughout the course, with a dedicated module addressing practical applications, ethical considerations, and effective prompting tailored to the needs of NGOs.

Format

This facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning programme includes:

• Four interactive live sessions
• Video presentations designed to guide and orient participants
• A dedicated AI application module with reusable prompts and exercises
• Community chat forums and a WhatsApp group for peer and mentor engagement
• Semi self-paced activities on the learning platform, allowing flexible participation
• Practical exercises, assessments, and real donor case studies
• Optional individual mentoring sessions are available for an additional fee. Contact us to arrange tailored engagements.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and assess the right funding opportunities
• Make confident Go or No-Go decisions
• Design an effective team-based writing process
• Apply log frame and results-based structures convincingly
• Align proposals directly with donor appraisal criteria
• Write persuasive narratives and robust budgets
• Use AI tools strategically and responsibly within your proposal workflow
• Understand and anticipate donor evaluation processes
• Negotiate confidently with donors

Live guest speakers from donor agencies, AI specialists, and sustainable funding experts may participate in selected sessions, subject to availability.

Modules

1. Module 1: Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
2. Module 2: Donor Scoping and Mapping
3. Module 3: Making Informed Go or No-Go Decisions
4. Module 4: Funding Cycles and the Proposal Process
5. Module 5: Key Elements of Competitive Proposals
6. Module 6: Efficient and Strategic Budgeting
7. Module 7: Practical AI Tools for Proposal Writing