Project Development and Proposal Writing Course

Introduction

Donor funding is crucial since it helps researchers implement their project ideas. To access these funds a well written proposal is required for consideration by potential donors. The results of a project ought to be effectively communicated by the aid of a proposal. Therefore, organizations need to be able to develop high quality proposal to ensure the implementation of project ideas. The goal of this course is to equip participants with the skills to develop and write an effective proposal.

Course Objectives

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

o   Learn resource mobilization methods

o   Identify project development and proposal writing principles

o   Arrange different proposal aspects logically

o   Develop and write an effective proposal

o   Utilize the monitoring and evaluation principals in developing a proposal

o   Write quality reports with respect to the targeted audience

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

This course target project officials, managers, and staff working in organizations whose responsibilities include developing projects, and writing proposals and reports

Course Outline

Introduction to Resource Mobilization

o   Importance of resource mobilization

o   Principles and practices of resource mobilization

o   Methods of resource mobilization

o   Framework of resource mobilization

o   Non-profit organization current funding environment

Overview of Proposal Writing

o   Understanding the meaning of proposal and its different types

o   Goal of proposals in mobilization of grants

o   Donor requirement

o   Format of proposal

o   Solicited versus Unsolicited Proposals

o   Development of a project and proposal writing

Project Planning and Development in Proposal Writing

Project Rationale

o   Background of the project

o   Needs Assessment

o   Justification of the project

Project Overview

o   Objectives of the project

o   Beneficiaries of the project

o   Hypothesis

o   Strategy of the project

Project Design

o   Monitoring and evaluation framework

o   Identification of inputs, output, activities and impacts of the project

o   Project findings and interpretation

o   Project model

o   Project strategies implementation

o   Project measurement via M & E frameworks

o   Budget for the project

Proposal’s Building blocks

o   Introduction

o   Cover letter

o   Cover page

o   Researchers of the project

o   Budget for the project

o   Schedule of the project

o   Summary

o   Appendixes

Proposal Review

o   Criteria of proposal review

o   Process of proposal review

o   Agreement for grant

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Training Venue

The training will be held at our StepUp Skills Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with StepUp Skills certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better