Securing funding and forming strategic partnerships are essential for the success and sustainability of nonprofit organizations, humanitarian projects, and social enterprises. A well-crafted proposal can significantly increase the likelihood of attracting donors and partners by effectively communicating project goals, impact, and sustainability.

This course provides participants with the skills needed to develop compelling funding proposals. It covers key aspects such as understanding donor expectations, structuring proposals, writing persuasively, and demonstrating project impact. Participants will gain practical insights into proposal development to enhance their fundraising efforts and collaboration opportunities.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the key components of successful funding proposals.
Identify and align proposals with donor priorities and interests.
Develop a structured and compelling proposal.
Use persuasive writing techniques to communicate project impact.
Demonstrate financial planning and sustainability in proposals.
Build strategic partnerships through well-crafted proposals.
Avoid common mistakes and strengthen proposal competitiveness.

This course is ideal for professionals involved in fundraising and partnership development, including:

Nonprofit leaders and project managers.
fundraising specialists.
Business development and partnership officers.
Communication and advocacy professionals.
Anyone interested in improving proposal writing skills for funding and collaboration.

The course will employ an interactive approach, including:

Practical exercises in proposal writing.
Case studies of successful proposals.
Group discussions and peer reviews.
Hands-on training with proposal templates and frameworks.
Role-play scenarios for pitching proposals to donors.

Day 5 of each course is reserved for a Q&A session, which may occur off-site. For 10-day courses, this also applies to day 10

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Course Content

Section 1: Introduction to Proposal Writing for Funding and Partnerships

The role of proposals in securing funding and partnerships.
Understanding donor and partner expectations.
Common challenges in proposal writing.

Section 2: Researching and Aligning with Donor Priorities

Identifying potential donors and funding opportunities.
Understanding different types of funding sources.
Aligning proposals with donor requirements and interests.

Section 3: Structuring a Winning Proposal

Key components of an effective proposal.
Writing a strong executive summary.
Defining clear objectives, activities, and expected impact.

Section 4: Persuasive Writing and Storytelling

Techniques for making proposals compelling and persuasive.
Using data and case studies to support the proposal.
Crafting a strong narrative to engage donors.

Section 5: Budgeting and Financial Planning in Proposals

Developing realistic and transparent budgets.
Demonstrating financial sustainability.
Explaining cost-effectiveness to donors.

Section 6: Strengthening Proposals for Success

Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Reviewing and refining proposals for clarity and impact.
Best practices for submitting and following up on proposals.

Certificate Details

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.