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.
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
Module 7 – Practical Tips in Proposal Writing
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)
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 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.
How to register
Register and pay online through this link https://mzninternational.com/courses/write-winning-proposals/