Project Design, Proposal Writing and Fundraising Training

INTRODUCTION

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The training is expected to help participants understand the need for projects in development, appreciate the phases in project management, develop a practical project idea and write a comprehensive project proposal. It will also equip participants to come up with possible project funding sources, liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and develop fundraising initiatives.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Understand the need for projects in development
• Appreciate the phases in project management
• Development a practical project idea and comprehensive project proposal
• Come up with possible project funding sources
• Liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and fundraising initiatives

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

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The training is targeted to Officers involved in development work, Community Leaders, Policymakers, Project Managers and Donors and project sponsors among other development actors.

TRAINING DURATION

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5 Days

TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

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Day 1:

• Management principles and practices
• Project Definition
• The role of projects in development
• A detailed description of project structure and activities.
• Basics of project management phases
• Project design
• Project timeline

Day 2:

• Project evaluation
• Relevance of project phases in proposal writing and formulation
• The sections of a standard project/grant proposal:
• Assessing institutional capabilities
• Model for proposal development
• Techniques for writing winning proposals
• Problem/need assessment

Day 3:

• Gathering background information
• Defining the approach
• Why proposals get rejected
• Writing the statement of need
• Writing procedures
• Preparing the budget
• Submission

Day 4:

• Setting fundraising goals
• Developing a fundraising plan
• Developing fundraising plan calendar
• Connecting organization/programs to funder interests
• Developing fundraising strategies
• Mobilizing non-profit boards to fundraise
• Evaluating funding prospects

Day 5:

• Choosing funding partners
• Approaching individual donors and institutional funders
• Fostering strong working relationships with grant makers
• New trends in grant making
• Grant-maker decision-making process
• Staff roles in fundraising efforts
• Action planning