1. Learning Lab: A Proposal Writing Short Course
This print-friendly publication from the Foundation center provides a step-by-step guide on how to write a proposal to start fundraising. This informative report contains all of the necessary information on how to design the different parts of a proposal. It outlines the structure of a proposal with tips on what to include in each part of the process and how to gather the required information.
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/prop1_print
2. The Best Proposal Writing Techniques for NGOs
This resource outlines the different strategies and pointers on how to write a good proposal. It stresses the importance of clearly stating the project idea along with other crucial pieces of information that can be of interest to donors, such as one’s own experiences related to the project.
https://fundsforngos.org/proposal-writing-2/proposal-writing-techniques-ngos/
3. A winning Proposition: Tips on Effective Winning Proposal Writing
This site provides tips on proposal writing by illustrating examples of sentences that can capture the attention of the reader. The article reinforces the strategies of basic proposal writing and is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the process.
http://www.asaecenter.org/Resources/whitepaperdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=12139
4. How to Write a Proposal
This Fundsforngos publication explains the concepts involved in the process of proposal writing. This basic resource provides tips on how to address the different elements of a proposal.
https://fundsforngos.org/how-to-write-proposal/
5. Audiobook: The Foundation Center’s Guide for Proposal Writing
This audiobook on proposal writing was created in partnership with Recording for The Blind (Learning Ally,) an organization dedicated to providing accessible educational materials to people with both learning and print disabilities.
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/learnabout/audiobook.html
6. Writing a Funding Proposal
This guide gives advice on finding donors and techniques to use when developing a proposal. It mentions that proposal writing is best undertaken as a small team effort.
http://www.civicus.org/new/media/Writing%20a%20funding%20proposal.pdf
7. A Guide to Proposal Writing and Planning
This article is densely packed with step-by-step instructions and suggestions on how to be a successful proposal writer. The report provides links for reference materials. The two types of project proposals reviewed are short letter proposals geared towards private foundations, and long grant proposals geared towards governmental donors. The report also provides useful pointers on how to approach the right people.
http://www.oema.us/files/Gude_to_Grant_Writing.pdf
8. A Guide for Proposal Writing
This government website provides useful articles on proposal writing. It is geared towards proposal writing in the fields of science and technology, but offers good basic tips. It provides information on how to address key areas, including requests for proposals and unsolicited proposals.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04016/nsf04016_1.htm
9. How to Write a Grant Proposal
The site provides a brief and concise guide on grant writing along with some descriptions of terms and concepts. It offers advice on identifying the right person to write the proposal and avoiding common mistakes.
http://www.arc.gov/funding/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp
10. How to Write a Grant Proposal
This document geared gives an overview of the complex process of grant writing. The report is divided into three sections that cover different steps in the application process, including the formulation of a budget. It lists resources in both English and Spanish.
http://www.mikulski.senate.gov/constituentservices/upload/L07-howtowritegrant.pdf
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