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Introduction
Funders want to give money for projects that will fund solutions
to problems. The proposal has to be informative and persuasive
convincing donors to fund the project. A persuasive proposal is built
by demonstrating a logical way of thinking – identifying the need for
the project, stating specific goals, objectives and activities,
preparing the budget and outlining the evaluation plan. In addition
the proposal should include the organizations background and strengths
for the purpose of credibility.
Proposal writing is an ongoing component of any organization that
requires funding from donor agencies for its development. Each donor
agency has its own set of directions that need to be followed while
preparing the proposal. This course will be a useful resource for
assisting participants to develop effective project proposals
following donor agency guidelines.
Project Proposal writing is an essential skill that is required by
professionals working in NGO’s, Corporate / Private sector, Academia
and Government. In certain circumstances the existence of an
organization hinges upon the successful development of proposals. It
can pose a threat to an organization’s existence if it does not have
the capacity within its organization to develop proposals that attract
donor agencies. This training will build the capacity of participants
to prepare proposals that will be funded.At
the end of the training the participants will equipped with concrete
skills in proposal writing.
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