What is a proposal? A proposal is a document that outlines a detailed plan on a project that NGOs propose to a donor seeking funds to implement it. Usually, the donors that provide funding to NGOs request proposals in a pre-set format. Although this format can vary from one donor agency to another, … [Read more...] about Basic Questions on Proposal Writing Answered
What should be the size of a proposal? How long or short should a proposal be? How many number of pages should there be in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] It is very difficult to give an exact idea on the size of a proposal because it varies from donor to donor. Some donor agencies prefer to receive just a proposal of not more than one page, at least initially. Other donor organizations like the USAID and the … [Read more...] about What should be the size of a proposal? How long or short should a proposal be? How many number of pages should there be in a proposal?
How can I start writing a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] If you are working with a community, you suddenly realize that it is facing some problem or the other. It could be extreme poverty, poor healthcare, lack of government services, malnutrition, inadequate education and so on. You try to go deeper into the problem to … [Read more...] about How can I start writing a proposal?
Whom should you involve in planning and writing a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] Proposal writing is not a one man’s job. It is actually a process where you involve several actors, contributing to the soul of the proposal. The success of the proposal depends upon how innovative your project is and to make your project innovative, you need more … [Read more...] about Whom should you involve in planning and writing a proposal?
Is it important to know about a donor agency before writing a proposal to them?
[...continued from the main page] Yes. This is in fact the first step you need to do. If you send a proposal on environment to a donor agency which is only funding projects on disability, then you get automatically rejected. Besides, some donors can be very specific about the sub-areas of … [Read more...] about Is it important to know about a donor agency before writing a proposal to them?
How can I get inputs for my proposal from the donor agency?
[...continued from the main page] In open call for proposals where a donor agency is inviting applications from several NGOs, it may be difficult to seek inputs from it in your proposals. Since this kind of funding call is competitive, the donor agency does not wish to favor any single NGO by … [Read more...] about How can I get inputs for my proposal from the donor agency?
What is a project rationale in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] A project rationale is an argument in favor of implementing the proposed project by your organization. It gives a detailed explanation of why the project is required in the area. In other words, it describes the issues and problems the community is facing and how … [Read more...] about What is a project rationale in a proposal?
How should the goals and objectives be written in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] There is a fundamental difference in goals and objectives in a standard proposal. Usually, a goal is an overall objective. It is mostly general in sense and remains unachievable. However, objectives are very specific and they have to be achieved. The qualities of … [Read more...] about How should the goals and objectives be written in a proposal?
What is the difference between Strategies and Activities in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] Strategies are broad concepts or approaches to achieve the project objectives while activities are actions that are undertaken within these strategies. For example, ‘building the capacity of the community members’ is a strategy your project has adopted. An activity … [Read more...] about What is the difference between Strategies and Activities in a proposal?
What is the best way to identify and plan activities for a project in a proposal?
[...continued from the main page] It is very important to list out only those activities that are relevant to your project objectives. If your project objectives are not related to your project activities, it only means that you are not clear in what you want to do with your project and the donor … [Read more...] about What is the best way to identify and plan activities for a project in a proposal?
