Training Course on Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing for Projects

Course Title: Training Course on Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing for Projects
Course venue: Kigali Rwanda
Course duration - 5 days
Registration Fee : 750 USD
Course dates
14/8/2023 – 18/8/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
18/9/2023 – 22/9/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
23/10/2023 – 27/10/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
20/11/2023 – 24/11/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
Contacts: +250 784 481 618 or +250 786 156 256
E-mail: [email protected]
About the Course
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. Once funds are secured, Project management helps to effectively deliver quality projects within the cost, time and scope constraints. This course aims to equip participants with skills in writing and presenting effective and successful proposals and the skills to ensure that projects are completed on time, within the budget and according to expectations. Participants will gain a strong working knowledge of project management, resource mobilization and proposal writing and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively mobilize for resources and manage projects.
Target Participants
This course is aimed at managers, program/project coordinators and project staff who want to increase their resource mobilization and project management skills and apply a formalized and standards-based approach to resource mobilization and project management.
What you will learn
By the end of the course the learner should 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 M&E frameworks in project design when developing a proposal
• Initiate a project.
• Develop project schedules
• Plan, monitor and control project quality, staffing, and communications.
• Analyze project risks.
• Monitor and control project work.
• Monitor and control project schedule and costs
• Write good quality reports tailored to a target audience
Course duration
5 days
Course Outline
Introduction to Resource Mobilization
• Resource mobilization principles and practices
• Resource mobilization approaches
• Resource mobilization cycle
• Searching for funding opportunities
• Current funding environment for non-profit organizations
• Strategic planning and resource mobilization
Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Conducting a resource mobilization situation analysis
• Determining resource requirements and funding gaps
• Identifying sources of resources-donor and partner assessment and mapping
• Determining resource mobilization strategies
• Developing a resource mobilization action plan
• Enhancing donor partnerships and managing donor relations
• Putting together a resource mobilization strategy
Introduction to Proposal Writing
• Proposal writing in resource mobilization
• Understanding donors’ requirements
• Donor proposal formats and guidelines
• Project development and proposal writing
• Concept note, proposal and pitch deck
• Components of a funding proposal
Writing a Proposal: Introduction/background
• Context of the project
• Situation analysis
• Target beneficiaries
Writing a Proposal: Problem statement
• Description of the specific problem
• Target group affected by the problem
• Needs of the target group
• Consequences of the problem on the target group
• Use of cause-and-effect approach
Writing a Proposal: Project Justification/Rationale
• Descriptions of how the proposed project will solve the problem stated
• Explanation of why the project is required
• Explanation of how the project relates with other interventions
• Alignment of the project with the country’s and donor’s priority areas
Writing a Proposal: Project Design
• Project theory of change
• Design of project results using causal pathway
• Project activities; outputs and activities matrix
• Design of the logical framework
• Performance measurement framework
Writing a Proposal: Implementation Strategies
• Sub-tasks in activities
• Activities implementation approaches
• The 4 Ws in activity implementation
Writing a Proposal: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitoring plan
• Evaluation plan
Writing a Proposal: Risk Management
• Risk matrix
• Risk response plan
Writing a Proposal: Project Management
• Project organogram
• Project coordination
• Partners responsibilities
Writing a Proposal: Cross Cutting Issues in Proposal Writing
• Gender mainstreaming
• Governance
• Environmental sustainability
• Human rights
Writing a Proposal: Work Plan
• Activity durations
• Predecessor successor relationships
• Developing a gantt chart
Writing a Proposal: Organization Capacity
• Organization profile
• Organization capacity
• Relevant experience
Writing a Proposal: Budget Development
• Detailed budget
• Cost sharing
• Summary budget
Submitting the Proposal
• Funding agency forms
• Packaging, politicking and refunding
• Submission, traditional and online
• Tips for final checks
Proposal Review
• Proposal review criteria
• Proposal review process
• Grant agreement
Proposal and Report Writing Best practices
• Common mistakes during proposal writing
• Tips for successful proposal writing
• Case studies of successful proposals
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more [email protected]
Payment
The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to [email protected]