INTRODUCTION

Donor financing is essential because it enables researchers to put their project ideas into action. A strong application must be submitted for evaluation by potential donors in order to receive these monies. A proposal should be used to help effectively communicate a project's results. To secure the implementation of project ideas, organizations must be able to create high quality proposals. The purpose of this course is to give participants the tools they need to create and write a strong proposal.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Learn resource mobilization techniques;
• Recognize project development and proposal writing principles;
• Organize various proposal components logically;
• Develop and write an effective proposal;
• Apply monitoring and evaluation principles in developing a proposal;
• Write quality reports with consideration for the intended audience.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for project officials, managers, and staff members whose jobs involve creating projects, drafting proposals, and reports.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Resource Mobilization

• Importance of resource mobilization
• Principles and practices of resource mobilization
• Methods of resource mobilization
• Framework of resource mobilization
• Non-profit organization current funding environment

Overview of Proposal Writing

• Understanding the meaning of proposal and its different types
• Goal of proposals in mobilization of grants
• Donor requirement
• Format of proposal
• Solicited versus Unsolicited Proposals
• Development of a project and proposal writing

Project Planning and Development in Proposal Writing

Project Rationale

• Background of the project
• Needs Assessment
• Justification of the project

Project Overview

• Objectives of the project
• Beneficiaries of the project
• Hypothesis
• Strategy of the project

Project Design

• Monitoring and evaluation framework
• Identification of inputs, output, activities and impacts of the project
• Project findings and interpretation
• Project model
• Project strategies implementation
• Project measurement via M & E frameworks
• Budget for the project

Proposal’s Building blocks

• Introduction
• Cover letter
• Cover page
• Researchers of the project
• Budget for the project
• Schedule of the project
• Summary
• Appendixes

Proposal Review

• Criteria of proposal review
• Process of proposal review
• Agreement for grant

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org