Writing a Winning Proposal – A How to Course for NGOs

Today there are more opportunities for NGOs to apply for funding than ever – but at the same time, the applications get more competitive. Great, convincing proposals and amazing projects are a basic requirement to have a chance of winning a grant. In this two-day course, you will learn everything about proposal writing that you need to know with an experienced trainer to be able to maneuver the complicated world of fundraising.

Writing a Winning Proposal – A How-to Course for NGOs

Date: 16– 17 January 2020 (Thursday and Friday), 9:30 AM to 5 PM

Kathmandu, Nepal

The aim of the training is to help organizations and fundraising managers to maneuver the complicated world of fundraising and to know how to write a compelling and ultimately successful proposal. The training uses real-life examples, case studies, and interactive exercises to illustrate effective techniques and strategies. It will be conducted in English.

Who should attend?

  • NGO managers and executive directors
  • Fundraising and development professionals for local and international NGOs
  • Funders for International NGOs, Academic Institutions, UN and other multilateral organizations
  • Non-profit consultants and consulting firms
  • Students

Training Agenda

16 January 2020

Understanding the basics of proposal writing
The funding cycle
What types of different proposals do exist
What are the common reasons for proposals to be rejected
Parts of the proposal I

  • Cover Letter
  • Introduction/Summary
  • Project Rationale/Project Background

17 January 2020

Parts of the proposal II

  • How to set Project Goals and Objectives
  • Understanding the difference between Project Strategies and Activities
  • Designing Project Results
  • Beneficiaries of projects – multifaceted perspectives
  • Designing Budget
  • Developing a Timeline
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Identifying Risks and Assumptions
  • Importance of Sustainability Plan

Before you submit

What will you learn?

  • What different kinds of proposals exist
  • In which cases you should use which kind of proposal
  • What are the main reasons for proposals to fail
  • What are the parts of a proposal
  • How to write a cover letter
  • How to write a proposal with all the important parts
  • What to keep in mind before you submit a proposal

Methodology 

The course will be delivered through mixed-use of presentation, case-study examples, role-play and lively discussions in several sessions covering all steps vital to a successful application.

Course Fee:

$200 / Npr 20000 -Get in early for $150 / Npr 15,000 and save on 25% on your course fee with our Early Bird Savings before 5th January!

In order to secure your seat, you are required to deposit the fee by 10th January 2020. (Deadline extended!)

(Course fee is inclusive of all training materials and lunch)

Trainer

Dr. Eva Wieners has worked for the past seven years with NGOs on the grassroots level in Nepal in the field of fundraising, capacity development and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. She has worked on countless proposals for international foundations and has a lot of experience – particularly in the field of small grants. Before coming to Nepal, she worked in South America and Europe. She holds a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Hamburg and a master’s (diploma) degree of geography, agriculture, and management from the University of Cologne, Germany and Universidad de Caceres, Spain.

REGISTER NOW! 

For more information contact proposalsforNGOs by phone: +977-9803844193 or programs@proposalsforngos.com


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Proposals forNGOs

proposalsforNGOs is an online community for global development professionals with the goal of increasing the sustainability of NGOs around the world. The enormous growth in funding opportunities, as well as NGOs over time, has made fundraising more competitive.

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Sarita Rai
Sarita Rai
5 years ago

I am very intereated to take this training.

Priti Thapa
Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  Sarita Rai

Dear Saritaji:

You can register for th training here and then our Associate Hristy will be in touch with you.

Dr Pambas Tandika
Dr Pambas Tandika
4 years ago
Reply to  Priti Thapa

I am based in Tanzania but highly interested and in need of the training. Are there no opportunities for funding for those unable to pay themselves for the costs?

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago

Dear Dr. Pambas: Can you please send brief information about your NGO to info@proposalsforngos.com

Koligu Gumah Jonathan
5 years ago

Hi
I want to be part of the next batch that’s coming up soon

Koligu Gumah Jonathan
5 years ago

Hi I want join the discussion

Priti Thapa
Admin
5 years ago

Deat Kaligu: You can register for the training here and then our Associate Hristy will be in touch with you.

Ms Anne Kgomo
Ms Anne Kgomo
4 years ago
Reply to  Priti Thapa

Good conversation and good news. May we please have this type of Training in Limpopo. We really need to be equiped more and more. Please I am available for Organising such

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Ms Anne Kgomo

Dear Ms Anne: We will be publishing an online training in same topic very soon, please subscribe for updates. Thank you.

Mpho basebi
Mpho basebi
4 years ago

Highly interested plis organize one for Botswana

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Mpho basebi

Dear Mpho: We will be publishing a online webinar on same topic very soon. Please subscribe for updates.

JULIUS OTIENO OWINO
JULIUS OTIENO OWINO
5 years ago

Good, but please organize 1 for Kenya or we collaborate and you come.

Ram Shrestha
5 years ago

I am interested, but how much cost without lunch?

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Ram Shrestha

Dear Ram: The training fee includes lunch. But if there is any further queries, please feel free to contact us at info@proposalsforngos.com

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Ram Shrestha

Dear Ram: The training fee includes lunch. But is there is any further queries, please feel free to contact us at info@proposalsforngos.com

Ram Shrestha
5 years ago

I am interested but how much cost without lunch?

Jenny M Nyirenda
Jenny M Nyirenda
4 years ago

I am based in Zambia, in Sub-Saharan Africa. This training is very good. Is there a way that you could put this training on-line for others like to benefit?

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago

Dear Jenny: We are planning to publish a full webinar next month. Subscribe and be updated!

Saroj Kumar Subedi
Saroj Kumar Subedi
4 years ago

Thanks great I will attend it later on webinar

Itua
Itua
4 years ago

This is good opportunity. Just wish the venue is in Nigeria. I can mobilize Mandy other participants. Can you please come to Nigeria?

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Itua

Dear Itua :We are planning to publish a full webinar next month. Please subscribe for updates!

Dr Pambas Tandika
Dr Pambas Tandika
4 years ago
Reply to  Priti Thapa

how do consider those who can not afford paying fees but are highly interested and in need of the training?

David Silakan
David Silakan
4 years ago

When will this training take place in Kenya? It will attract organizations from the EA region.Please consider this.

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  David Silakan

Dear David: We are lining up online trainings soon, do subscribe for updates!

Ritik Dangol
Ritik Dangol
4 years ago

i want to be part of discussion but i think charges are too much for a student.

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Ritik Dangol

Dear Ritik: We had the early bird discount. If you are still interested please write to us at info@proposalsforngos.com.

Krishna Prasad Chaudhary
Krishna Prasad Chaudhary
4 years ago

I am very interested to take this training but the charge is too much for students like me.

Baiti Emmanuel Haidar
4 years ago

I am a South Sudanese who need a humanitarian Skills more than any other country. South Sudan is a war torn Country with only Humanitarian Response Programmes not Developmental Programmes..Hence i Need to inquire if there is a scholarship for this program.

Thanks

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago

Deat Baiti: We will be publishing an online training in same topic very soon, please subscribe for updates. Thank you.

Catherine Gutu
Catherine Gutu
4 years ago
Reply to  Priti Thapa

Hello there. Am Catherine based in Kenya. Would like to join but not able due to distance and finances. Any online participation?

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Catherine Gutu

Dear Catherine: We are soon going to publish a webinar on same topic. Subscribe for updates. Thank you.

Rajendra Subba
Rajendra Subba
4 years ago

I am interested. What is the deadline for this training?

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Rajendra Subba

Dear Rajendra: The training is open for registration, the deadline is 8th.
Please call our manager Hristy at this number-9803844193 for full detail.

Otti Julious
Otti Julious
4 years ago

Thanks for such opportunity around the world, but am in south Sudan where raising such fees becomes an issue and yet the knowledge is very vital for such a country like mine. Could you please help get us some funds for such training?

Shanthi
Shanthi
4 years ago

Hi….I guess I have hit across this announcement a little late. I will not be able to register now but would love to know where and when the next training is. Thank you.

Shanthi
Shanthi
4 years ago

What is the date for the ext training after April?

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Shanthi

Dear Shanthi: We will be publishing series of online trainings soon. Do subscribe for updates.

Gobinda Poudal
Gobinda Poudal
4 years ago

I just missed this course. Is there any plan for next batch. I am interested..

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Gobinda Poudal

Deat Gobinda ji:

We are planning one for May. Subscribe and stay tuned!

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Gobinda Poudal

Dear Gobinda: We have lined up a training for 23-24 may, if you are still interested to be a part of the training, please fill in the form https://proposalsforngos.com/writing-a-winning-proposal-a-how-to-course-for-ngos-nepal/#comment-4230

Sanju Singh Bishowkaram.

I would like to you request for training participants and also request to fund support. Organisation name is Dalit welfare organisation(DWO).Organisation Vision is a justifiable society without caste-based discrimination and mission is Increase Dalit access to education, health and employment by increasing the capacity of the DWO organization and increase representation and access to all state mechanisms and public infrastructure through advocacy . DWO have 56 district branch out of 77 district into Nepal. I am National General Secretary and but highly interested and in need of the training. Are there no opportunities for funding for those unable to pay… Read more »

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago

Dear Sanju: Kindly send in more information about your organization to info@proposalsforngos.com with you contact no#

Ram Bdr. Mijar
Ram Bdr. Mijar
4 years ago

I am highly interest to join this training, please inform next season

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Ram Bdr. Mijar

Dear Ram: The next training is lined up for October. For more information feel free to contact at info@proposalsforngos.com

Eshwar Raj Pant
Eshwar Raj Pant
4 years ago

I am too much interested . join me

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago

Dear Eshwarji: We do not have training scheduled but we are giving out an online course please check here
This online course covers all areas of fundraising, starting with the development of a strategy and ending with the writing of a first proposal draft. Our experienced instructors have identified five main obstacles on the way to fundraising success that many fundraisers run into. In this course, we will systematically address them – and find a way to overcome them.

Rajeh Pathak
4 years ago

Please register me here

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Rajeh Pathak

Hello Rajeh,
Kindly register here: https://proposalsforngos.com/proposalsforngos-training-registration-form/ and our Program Officer will be in contact with further details.

Pallavi Rimal
Pallavi Rimal
4 years ago

I m interested to take this tranning

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Pallavi Rimal

Dear Pallavi: Thank you for your interest. You can register here: https://proposalsforngos.com/proposalsforngos-training-registration-form/ and our team will send you further details.

Madhu
Madhu
4 years ago

I am very much interested….

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Madhu

Dear Madhu:Thank you for your interest. You can register here: https://proposalsforngos.com/proposalsforngos-training-registration-form/ and our team will send you further details.

Prativa Shrestha
Prativa Shrestha
4 years ago

I am also interested..

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago

Hello Prativa: Thank you for your interest. You can register here: https://proposalsforngos.com/proposalsforngos-training-registration-form/ and our team will send you further details.

Frances Aron
4 years ago

Hi there, I seem to have paid for the course BEFORE even registering! Please advise…and check if this is the case – Thanks! Frances Aron

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Frances Aron

Hello Frances, kindly suggest where the payment was made and we will send you further details on the training. Please feel free to contact us at +977-9803844193

Mahesh
Mahesh
4 years ago

Any Provisions for the fund assistance ?

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Mahesh

Hello Mahesh:
Do register, and our Nepal team might be able to assist you.

Kailash
Kailash
4 years ago

Any Provisions for the fund assistance ?

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Kailash

Dear Kailash: Please do register and our organizing team might be able to assist you. Thank you!

sheikh rahman
4 years ago

i cannot actually join this course this time around. But please inform me about the next schedule of this same course

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  sheikh rahman

Dear Sheikh: We also have an online course for the proposal writing. For further details check https://proposalsforngos.teachable.com/p/writing-a-proposal/

Priti Thapa
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  sheikh rahman

Dear Sheikh: We also have an online course for proposal writing. For further details check https://proposalsforngos.teachable.com/p/writing-a-proposal/

Mahendra Gurung
Mahendra Gurung
4 years ago

It seems too late. But I am interested. Where is the venue?

Prakash Sharma
Prakash Sharma
4 years ago

I am interested to join this course. Can you please send me more details of this course in my email.

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago
Reply to  Prakash Sharma

Dear Praksh: Thank you for your interest. Please do register and our team in Nepal will be in touch with you.

Sapna Shrestha
Sapna Shrestha
4 years ago

Interested

Shriya Awale
Shriya Awale
4 years ago

i am interested.

Prakash Kumar Gautam Nepal
Prakash Kumar Gautam Nepal
4 years ago

Can students get subsidy in charge?

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago

Dear Prakash: Unfortunately, we can not provide you financial assistance as of now. But do register and we will see if we can assist you further.

Prakash Kumar Gautam Nepal
Prakash Kumar Gautam Nepal
4 years ago

I m PhD scholar … I am much interested.

Bishnu Kumar Yadav
Bishnu Kumar Yadav
4 years ago

I am highly interested. Cost is little bit high only for 2 days. It will be better to include lodging of 2 nights.

Proposals forNGOs
Proposals forNGOs
4 years ago

Dear Bishnu: Unfortunately the cost does not include lodging.
Since tghe training will include the technical aspect of the proposal writing so we are afraid we can’t lower my prices. If a lower-cost alternative is the main priority for you I recommend you check out our online course on proposal writing

Nonye
Nonye
4 years ago

Good morning Dr. Eva,

I am very much interested for the training. but i resident in Nigeria, is there any way we can get some training here in Nigeria

Nonye
Nonye
4 years ago

I’m interested for the training. but i’m in Nigeria, how do we benefit from the project. is there any possibility for subsequent trainings in Nigeria

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