Proposals are persuasive documents that are fundamental tools in organizational funding and output.  This 5-day course will look at sources of funding, types of proposals and how to write proposals that will meet funding agencies requirements.  This will include a number of tips and techniques to increase the potential success of your proposals.  An important but often overlooked aspect of proposal writing will also be covered- Building and Maintaining Relationships.  Relationships are built on honesty.  Potential projects must be a good fit for your organization and your organization must be ready to do the work contained in the proposal. The most successful proposals are going to be those that fulfill the mission and values of your organization and that of the funding agencies as well!

Learning Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

▪️ use evaluative skills to identify funders related to their own organization;

▪️explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs;

▪️describe the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations;

▪️describe the basic process for successful proposal writing;

▪️analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders;

▪️describe reasons why funding proposals can be rejected; and

▪️write a proposal in response to funders guidelines.

Curriculum

What Topics are Covered?

·         Sources of Funding

·         Funder Selection

·         Top Ten Challenges

·         Types of Proposals

·         Proposals as a Relationship Builder

·         RFPs/RFQs

·         The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing

·         Defining Your Proposal

·         Key Elements of a Proposal

·         Defining the Needs and Desired Results

·         Resources and Activities and Evaluation

·         Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary

Format of Learning

Blended