Proposal Writing

Course Description

Successful proposal writing is not complicated; it does, however, take a considerable amount of preparation and good organizational skills. Mastering the art of proposal writing requires a unified approach in its overall management. It is a means of presenting a project to the outside world in a format that is immediately recognized and accepted. In this workshop, gain understanding and learn the process required to create a solid program plan on which the proposal will be based. Writing clear, thorough and targeted proposals is essential to an organization’s success.

Participant Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop specific skills related to designing and completing good proposals
• Conduct preparatory work
• Develop comprehensive and viable project plans by setting realistic goals
• Determine the resources needed
• Enhance skills and organize procedures
• Understand the role of proposals in management

Course Content

• Justification of the project
• Role of the proposal and the activities related to each stage
• How to deal with and manage proposals from an organizational perspective
• How proposals fit into project management
• How to structure a good proposal
• Proposal’s value as a tool to achieve and further the organization’s mission
• Activities and implementation timelines
• Methodology
• Resources required