Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Course in Nairobi

Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Course

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.


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 duration
5 Days

Course Objectives

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 Content

Introduction to Resource Mobilization

Resource mobilization principles and practices
Resource mobilization approaches
Proposal and grants application
Fundraising
Business Plans
Current funding environment for non-profit organizations

Resource Mobilization Planning

Strategic plan and resource mobilization
Resource mobilization strategy
Resource mobilization action plan

Overview of Proposal Writing

Proposal writing in grants mobilization
Understanding donors’ requirements
Proposal formats
Project development and proposal Writing

Components of a Project Proposal

Project Rationale

Project Background
Needs Assessment including target population
Project Justification

Project Overview

Project Goal and Objectives
Project Beneficiaries
Critical Assumptions
Project Strategies

Project Design

Project theory of change
Design of project results using causal pathway
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 Mainstreaming
Governance
Environmental Sustainability
Human Rights

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 will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

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