Proposal Writing and Fundraising

Why Attend

Getting funding for a project is not just a matter of luck, but a matter of learning a few skills and improving them each time one pen down to write a proposal. The approach that one takes to sell an idea will determine if the funds will be granted or not. The whole project should be very persuasive to woe the funder to your side. Those who fund projects want to invest in projects that will solve a specific problem, produce tangible benefits with lasting effects and meet the urgent need if it is a crisis situation. It is very important also to understand the funder and what the funder likes assisting. There are organizations that deal with different sectors only or majorly, for example, health, education, shelter, and food. 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.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Understand different ways of resource mobilization; Understand the principles of proposal writing; Organize the different components of a proposal in a logical flow; Write an effective proposal according to the 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; Come up with possible project funding sources; Liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and fundraising initiatives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

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Day1

Definition of proposal
What is the difference between a proposal and a report?
How to spot the funders that are right for you and your organization?
Basics of proposals
Different types of proposals
Key questions you must answer in your proposal

Day 2

Proposal formats
Project development and proposal Writing
Understand thoroughly the objectives of your proposals
Learn what will be the most important concerns of your evaluators
Know exactly what you are going to deliver
Be prepared to prove that you can deliver your promises
Know how you want to define the budget

Day 3

Preparing your organization for fundraising by defining your organization’s vision, mission, and core values
Developing strategic and Fundraising Plans
Setting Fundraising SMART Objectives
Identifying your stakeholders and how to involve them
Special events
Donor relationship and cultivation
Capital and comprehensive campaigns

Day 4

Grants from agencies, foundations, and corporations
Individual donors
Sales and services
Using credible, cost-effective fundraising methods
Being accountable
Appealing to donors and giving them reasons to support your cause

Day 5

Fundraising Challenges and Pitfalls
Writing a fundraising strategy
Deterrents to Fundraising

$2875

Port Louis

Country: Mauritius

Duration: One week

Date: 20–24 Oct 2025

$3875

Dubai

Proposal Writing and Fundraising

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$2875

Country: Mauritius

Duration: One week

Date: 20–24 Oct 2025

$3875

Country: United Arab Emirates

Duration: One week

Date: 16–20 Feb 2026