Training on Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing
New York
New York, NY, USA
New York
40.7127753
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About the course
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 course aims to equip participants with skills in writing and presenting effective and successful proposals.
Target Participants
This course is aimed at managers, program/project coordinators and other project staff whose roles involve developing proposals for fundraising and report writing for their organization.
Course duration : 5 Days
What you will learn
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 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
Course Outline
Introduction to Resource Mobilization
Resource mobilization principles and practices
Donor assessment and mapping
Identifying funding opportunities
Resource Mobilization Strategy
Overview of Proposal Writing
Proposal writing in grants mobilization
Understanding donors’ requirements
Proposal formats
Project Development and Proposal Writing
Project Development and Planning in Proposal Writing
Project Rationale
Project Background
Needs Assessment including target population
Project Justification
Project Overview
Project Goal and Objectives
Project Beneficiaries
Critical Assumptions
Project Strategy
Project Design
Project theory of change
Design of project results using causal pathway
Project logic model
Project Activities;outputs and activities matrix
Logical framework
Performance measurement framework
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
· Monitoring plan
· Evaluation plan
Risk Management
Risk Matrix
Risk Response plan
Project Management
Project organogram
Project Coordination
Partners responsibilities
Cross Cutting Issues in Proposal Writing
Gender Equity
Governance
Environmental Sustainability
Budget Development
Detailed budget
Cost Sharing
Summary budget
Organization Capacity
Organization profile
Organization Capacity
Relevant experience
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 and report writing
Tips for successful proposal and report writing
Case studies of successful proposals and effective reports
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@devimpactinstitute.com