Proposal writing is a time consuming process. You need to carry out proper research, collect information from various sources, read through the proposal format and fill in appropriate details. All these tasks are also required to be undertaken in a stipulated time because most proposal submissions … [Read more...] about Common Questions Donors Ask NGOs in their Proposals
Archives for August 2012
Introduction to your NGO – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page The very first section of any proposal application form would like to know about your organization. It seeks to know the basic details such as the name of the organization, contact information, contact person, objectives and mission etc. This can be the easiest part in … [Read more...] about Introduction to your NGO – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Objectives and Mission of the NGO – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page In order to know more about the organization, many donors want to know about the objectives, mission or goal of the NGO in the proposals. So it is better to list them out in the master template instead of typing them again and again in different proposal application … [Read more...] about Objectives and Mission of the NGO – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Project Background or Rationale – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page Any project proposal would require a project background or rationale to explain the donor agency how the problematic situation has existed. This can be a very important part of the proposal because here you try to convince the donor agency the necessity of putting its … [Read more...] about Project Background or Rationale – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page Every donor agency - seeking a proposal from you - would request for a monitoring and evaluation plan. It is important for the NGO itself to develop this plan because it is its own responsibility to monitor the progress of the project. Simply carrying out meetings … [Read more...] about Monitoring and Evaluation Plan – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Sustainability Plan – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page A core question that every donor agency seeks in a proposal is: ‘What is the Sustainability Plan for the project?’ This is very usual because all projects have limited time durations and donor agencies want to know what will happen to the all the efforts made by the … [Read more...] about Sustainability Plan – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Crosscutting Themes – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Continued from the Main Page Integrating crosscutting themes is another common area found in many proposal application forms. Donor agencies require applying NGOs to submit information as to how they are going to integrate certain themes into their projects. This is a mandatory requirement and all … [Read more...] about Crosscutting Themes – Common Questions in Proposal Writing
Master’s in International Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute's master's degree prepares students for careers in public policy, political change, organizational management and conflict analysis and transformation. Peace studies draws on political science, history, sociology, law, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, theology, and other … [Read more...] about Master’s in International Peace Studies
United States Funding opportunites for events on World AIDS Day.
As part of the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section (PAS) announce that funding is available to organizations interested in planning and executing events for World AIDS Day. US Embassy Kinshasa seeks proposals … [Read more...] about United States Funding opportunites for events on World AIDS Day.
Alicia Patterson fellowships for US print journalists
The Alicia Patterson fellowships are open only to US citizens who are fulltime print journalists, or to non-US citizens who work fulltime for US print publications, either in America or abroad. The major objective of the trustees who established the foundation was to improve the quality of U.S. … [Read more...] about Alicia Patterson fellowships for US print journalists
