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Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing – Upskill Development Institute

Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing

Unlock funding opportunities with our Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Course, equipping you with strategies to secure resources and create persuasive proposals.

5 days

Certificate of Completion

$900 Online
$1,500 Onsite

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 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

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

  • Resource mobilization principles and practices
  • Resource mobilization approaches
    • Proposal and grants application
    • Fundraising
    • Business Plans
  • Current funding environment for non-profit organizations
  • Strategic plan and resource mobilization
  • Resource mobilization strategy
  • Resource mobilization action plan
  • Proposal writing in grants mobilization
  • Understanding donors’ requirements
  • Proposal formats
  • Project development and proposal Writing
  • 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
  • Monitoring plan
  • Evaluation plan
  • Risk Matrix
  • Risk Response plan
  • Project organogram
  • Project Coordination
  • Partners responsibilities
  • Gender Mainstreaming
  • Governance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Human Rights
  • Detailed budget
  • Cost Sharing 
  • Summary budget
  • Organization profile
  • Organization Capacity
  • Relevant experience
  • Funding agency forms
  • Packaging, politicking and refunding
  • Submission, traditional and online
  • Tips for final checks
  • Proposal review criteria
  • Proposal review process
  • Grant agreement
  • 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.

Schedule

18/11/2024 to 22/11/2024

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16/12/2024 to 20/12/2024

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21/04/2025 to 25/04/2025

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19/05/2025 to 23/05/2025

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Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us

Ready to take the next step? Register now to secure your spot and start enhancing your skills today!

Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing