Organization: Aims International
Registration deadline: 26 Apr 2017
Starting date: 26 Apr 2017
Ending date: 28 Apr 2017
AIMS International provides intuitive consultancy services in conflict, post-conflict and fragile environments. We work clients in the developmental, governmental and private sectors guiding them towards their respective goals.
The purpose of AIMS International is to provide a balance between international and local expertise in the best interests of the communities.
About the course:
This course will explain the needs and requirements of standard and winning proposals.
Work Shop Contents:
Introduction to proposal writing for grants and tenders
Differences between Institutional Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals and Child Sponsorship
Solicited vs unsolicited proposals
Responding to RFP's
Elements of proposals: structure and components
Linking with needs assessment and desk research
Tools for planning and preparation
Mobilizing resources at country offices and at head office
Identifying proposal purpose and understanding donor requirements
Conducting a theory of change workshop and backward mapping
Identifying connectors and dividers through a problem tree
Actor and factors analysis with power holders mapping
Asking the right analytical questions
Encompassing gender in program design
Understanding cross cutting themes and incorporating them
Writing skills, including language, layout, format, structure, flow and finishing
Common mistakes and best practices
Developing a probability matrix for each call
Record keeping and follow up
Target audience
Fundraising officers and fundraising managers, Program officers, program managers and those involved in proposal writing process
How to register:
For registration and details visit www.aims-intl.org or email at info@aims-intl.org with a subject line 'Technical Proposal Writing & Project Development'.