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
This course teaches you how to write, manage, and negotiate proposals with real-world exercises and donor case studies. Learn to create standout proposals and secure grants confidently.