About The Event
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily)
• Venue: Best Western Meridian Nairobi Kenya
• Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
Course Overview
In a competitive funding landscape, writing compelling proposals is essential for securing donor support. This 4-day intensive training equips participants with the advanced skills, tools, and strategies needed to craft winning proposals and effectively navigate donor requirements. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and expert guidance, participants will leave confident in their ability to develop high-quality proposals that align with organizational goals and donor expectations.
Who Should Attend:
• NGO and development professionals seeking to enhance their proposal writing skills.
• Project managers, grant writers, and fundraising officers.
• Organizations looking to diversify their funding sources.
Key Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
• Understand the key components of a successful proposal.
• Align proposals with donor priorities and strategic goals.
• Learn effective budgeting techniques and demonstrate value for money.
• Gain practical experience using templates and tools for streamlined proposal development.
• Build confidence in negotiating and managing donor relationships.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive, hands-on sessions with practical templates and tools.
• Real-world case studies and donor-specific examples (e.g., USAID, World Bank, EU).
• Access to customizable proposal templates and budgeting tools.
• 1-day guided National Park tour to unwind, network, and reflect.
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Foundations of Proposal Development
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Understanding the Proposal Lifecycle
Key elements of a successful proposal.
Common challenges and mistakes to avoid.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Analyzing Donor Guidelines and Priorities
Understanding donor requirements.
Aligning organizational objectives with funding opportunities.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Problem Identification and Needs Assessment
Defining clear objectives and justifying the need for funding.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Interactive Exercise: Crafting Problem Statements
Day 2: Writing Winning Proposals
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Developing the Narrative
Structuring the proposal for clarity and impact.
Writing compelling introductions and executive summaries.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Designing Results-Oriented Project Plans
Creating clear goals, outputs, and outcomes.
Developing logical frameworks (Logframes).
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Incorporating Cross-Cutting Themes
Gender, inclusion, and sustainability in proposals.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Group Exercise: Developing a Project Plan
Day 3: Budgeting and Value for Money
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Creating Realistic and Transparent Budgets
Key components of a project budget.
Justifying costs and demonstrating efficiency.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Budget Formats and Donor Requirements
Using donor-specific templates (e.g., USAID, EU, UN).
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Cost Sharing and Co-Financing
Leveraging resources to strengthen proposals.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Interactive Exercise: Budget Preparation
Day 4: Enhancing Proposal Quality and Donor Engagement
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Reviewing and Refining Proposals
Conducting internal and external reviews.
Editing for clarity and impact.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Effective Donor Communication
Building long-term relationships with donors.
Responding to feedback and negotiating funding terms.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Case Studies: Successful Proposals
Analyzing real-world examples of winning proposals.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Peer Review Session: Proposal Critique
Registration Details
Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
Group Discounts:
5 and more participants: 10% off.
Registration Deadline: 21st February 2025.
For more information or to register, contact: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk.
