Training on Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing

INTRODUCTION

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. 

Course Objective: 

• 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

Duration

5 days

Who should attend?

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 content 

Introduction to Resource Mobilization

• Resource mobilization principles and practices
• Resource mobilization approaches
• Resource mobilization cycle
• Searching for funding opportunities
• Current funding environment for non-profit organizations
• Strategic planning and resource mobilization

Resource Mobilization Strategy

• Conducting a resource mobilization situation analysis
• Determining resource requirements and funding gaps
• Identifying sources of resources-donor and partner assessment and mapping
• Determining resource mobilization strategies
• Developing a resource mobilization action plan
• Enhancing donor partnerships and managing donor relations
• Putting together a resource mobilization strategy

Introduction to Proposal Writing

• Proposal writing in resource mobilization
• Understanding donors’ requirements
• Donor proposal formats and guidelines
• Project development and proposal writing
• Concept note, proposal and pitch deck
• Components of a funding proposal

Writing a Proposal: Introduction/background

• Context of the project
• Situation analysis
• Target beneficiaries

Writing a Proposal: Problem statement

• Description of the specific problem
• Target group affected by the problem
• Needs of the target group
• Consequences of the problem on the target group
• Use of cause and effect approach

Writing a Proposal: Project Justification/Rationale

• Descriptions of how the proposed project will solve the problem stated
• Explanation of why the project is required
• Explanation of how the project relates with other interventions
• Alignment of the project with the country’s and donor’s priority areas 

Writing a Proposal: Project Design

• Project theory of change 
• Design of project results using causal pathway
• Project Activities; outputs and activities matrix 
• Design of the logical framework 
• Performance measurement framework

Writing a Proposal: Implementation Strategies

• Sub-tasks in activities
• Activities implementation approaches
• The 4 Ws in activity implementation

Writing a Proposal: Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitoring plan
• Evaluation plan

Writing a Proposal: Risk Management

• Risk Matrix
• Risk Response plan

Writing a Proposal: Project Management

• Project organogram
• Project Coordination
• Partners responsibilities

Writing a Proposal: Cross Cutting Issues in Proposal Writing

• Gender Mainstreaming
• Governance
• Environmental Sustainability
• Human Rights

Writing a Proposal: Work Plan

• Activity durations
• Predecessor successor relationships
• Developing a Gantt chart

Writing a Proposal: Organization Capacity 

• Organization profile
• Organization Capacity
• Relevant experience

Writing a Proposal: Budget Development

• Detailed budget
• Cost Sharing 
• Summary budget

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 writing
• Tips for successful proposal writing
• Case studies of successful proposals 

Methodology

This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

 Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

 Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training fee

The course fee is KES 50,000.00 or USD 600.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the course starting date.

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Tailor- Made

This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, contact our team through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.