Organizer: Devimpact Institute
Venue: Devimpact Institute Training Centre Nairobi, Kenya
Online Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2RjJfAI
About the course
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.
Target Participants
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
What you will learn
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 Outline
Introduction to Resource Mobilization
· Resource mobilization principles and practices
· Donor assessment and mapping
· Identifying funding opportunities
· Resource Mobilization Strategy
Overview of Proposal Writing
· Proposal writing in grants mobilization
· Understanding donors’ requirements
· Proposal formats
· Project Development and Proposal Writing
Project Development and Planning in Proposal Writing
Project Rationale
· Project Background
· Needs Assessment including target population
· Project Justification
Project Overview
· Project Goal and Objectives
· Project Beneficiaries
· Critical Assumptions
· Project Strategy
Project Design
· Project theory of change
· Design of project results using causal pathway
· Project logic model
· 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 Equity
· Governance
· Environmental Sustainability
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
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
Training venue
The training will be conducted at Devimpact Institute Training Centre, Nairobi Kenya.