Our Next Proposal Writing Course 18-22 march 2024

Published on 24 December 2023 at 16:54

Abdulahi Consulting is pleased inform you that we have our next proposal writting course on 18th - 22nd March 2024, 

This training will also offer an opportunity to discuss your proposal with our team members, who have over 25 years of experience delivering winning proposals and securing funding at $100 – 200 million.

The course is run by professionals with extensive 25 years experince in proposal writing. Mr Abdulahi Adem(Our CEO and founder ) and Mr. Elias Barikisi - A seasoned business development professional.

Course content

  • Go and no Go decisions
  • Needs assessment and what to look for.
  • How to develop winning Concept note
  • Key steps between concept note approval and full proposal writing
  • Understanding the call for proposal and donor requirement
  • Writing your winning proposal ( approach, language, tone and simplicity)
  • Key win themes to consider for proposal writing
  • Influencing through writing and how to convince the donor
  • Coherence between result framework, LFA, indicator matrix and project work plan ( Gant Charts), key concepts, ideas and requirements by various institutional and private donors.
  • Special considerations for different sectors during the proposal stage ( CVA, LFS, WASH, Shelter, Education in Emergency ( EiE), Child protection in emergencies(CPiE), Legal Assistance, Health etc.)
  • How to approach integrated programming during proposals and convince donors that your approach works as a small organisation.
  • Staffing and support cost considerations for different institutional donors and funders.
  • Developing a sound budget and what to look for and what to avoid during budgeting exercise in most donors ( our experience so far with value for money and sound budgeting)
  • Post-submission communication with donors, what to avoid and what to do after the proposal is submitted.
  • Feedback sessions for the proposal writing team, how to develop effective post-submission workshop
  • What to consider during feedback sessions, learning and evaluation as part of the review process.
  • Donor approvals, preparing project agreements and developing operationalization of multi-year implementation plans (MYIPs)
  • Negotiating budget cuts with donors and what to expect from institutional donors before the implementation.

Fees

The training cost is US$ 150. Payment of the fees can be made using this link

please have a look for this course on this link https://www.abdulahiconsulting.com/product/10057949/comprehensive-proposal-writing-as-consultant-18-22-march-2023

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