Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Course

Introduction

The 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