Goals and objectives form the most important part of a project proposal and one should pay great attention while framing them. Setting the goal is often the first step towards developing a proposal as it lays the foundation for the project. Next in the process is defining objectives that would help in achieving the goal…. [Read More]
How to write engaging case studies to demonstrate impact
A case study is a very important qualitative method of capturing impact. It is an approach to qualitative research with focus on specific in-depth analysis of a particular case, incident, story, or event. For NGOs, case studies reflect successes of a particular program(s) in terms of changing people’s lives, with ‘voice’ of the people impacted…. [Read More]
Infographic: How to summarize a Full Proposal into a Short Concept Note
Not every donor will be interested to outrightly read your full proposal. Ideally, a successful fundraiser would first approach the donor with a concept note that outlines the full project idea in a concise manner. In this infographic, you will come across useful tips to summarize your proposal into a short concept note.
APN Proposal Development Training Workshop for Young Scientists/Practitioners, Mongolia (5-7 November 2015)
Deadline: 15 August 2015 Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is currently inviting applications from its member countries for the Annual Proposal Development Training Workshop (PDTW) which will be held from 5 to 7 November 2015 in Mongolia. The training workshop is designed to enhance the capacity of young scientists and practitioners in the… [Read More]
Benefits, Eligibility & Application Procedure for APN Proposal Development Training Workshop
Benefits of Attending APN Proposal Development Training Workshop Participants will receive a certificate after completion of the three-day training programme. During the workshop, breakfast and lunch will be served for all participants. Selected participants may attend APN Third Science-Policy Dialogue on “Land Use and Climate Change in Temperate East Asia from 2-4 November 2015. Sponsorship for… [Read More]
Download a Great Sample Proposal on ‘Women’s Livelihood Development’
Building livelihoods through microenterprises for women is one of the remarkable ideas for developing sustainability, improving household income and creating jobs in the poorest regions of the world. A lot of donor agencies including the USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations emphasize upon enhancing the business development skills of women for sustainable development…. [Read More]
How to Write, Develop and Manage Your Youth Development Projects
The main goal of this guide is to explain how to write and manage a project addressing youth in a successful way. The Guide starts by explaining what we mean with Project Management. It will continue by explaining how to deal with the different phases of Project Management namely Preparation, Planning, Implementation and End of… [Read More]
How to Write Successful Proposals for Youth-based Projects
General guidelines for writing project proposals apply for youth project proposals, although, in this case, the strength of your proposal will be assessed against your ability to make a case for the importance of investing in youth in your community. Whether you are applying for an award that is specifically tailored for youth organisations or… [Read More]
How to summarize a Full Proposal into a Short Concept Note
The submission of concept notes is increasingly becoming the first step in the application for funding to the main agencies and private donors. This is how your potential donor will make the first selection among a large group of project proposals to assess their potential. Accordingly, concept notes could be solicited directly by the donor,… [Read More]
How to write an attractive and effective Project Title for your Project Proposal
The title of a project is of ultimate importance, thus make sure to take your time to find the best one. Titles must be attractive and exciting at the same time. The title must convey the meaning, the area of intervention and the goals of the project while being enticing. It is good practice to… [Read More]
