Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Course

IntroductionThe ability of development partners to implement their project interventions is dependent on their access to donor funding. Access to these funds requires submission of proposals for consideration by the 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. Who should attend 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 Course Objectives 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 Content Introduction to Resource Mobilization Resource mobilization principles and practices Resource mobilization approaches Proposal and grants application Fundraising Business Plans Current funding environment for non-profit organizations Resource Mobilization Planning Strategic plan and resource mobilization Resource mobilization strategy Resource mobilization action plan Overview of Proposal Writing Proposal writing in grants mobilization Understanding donors’ requirements Proposal formats Project development and proposal Writing Components of a Project Proposal Project Rationale Project Background Needs Assessment including target population Project Justification Project Overview Project Goal and Objectives Project Beneficiaries Critical Assumptions Project Strategies Project Design Project theory of change  Design of project results using causal pathway 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 Mainstreaming Governance Environmental Sustainability Human Rights 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