Organization: MDF Eastern and Southern Africa Training and Consultancy
Registration deadline: 17 Aug 2015
Starting date: 20 Aug 2015
Ending date: 21 Aug 2015
MDF - Eastern and Southern Africa is a training institute that focuses on development of management capacities in the development and relief sector. We have been offering open subscription courses since our establishment in Arusha in 2003.
Writing Winning Proposal Training
Responding to a call for proposal or tenders for service is the most obvious way to obtain grants and funding from international donor organisations. With competition increasing, it is essential to master the art of writing an attractive and convincing proposal that both represents the true needs of the clients and meets the expectations and requirements of potential donors.
Course objectives
After the course participants will:
• understand the contents of a tender dossier and decide whether to respond from the organisation’s perspective.
• understand the pros and cons of preparing and presenting a proposal as a consortium
• be able to identify the most important decision moments in the planning process of proposal writing
• know how to build up and present a track record of their experiences
• be aware of the building blocks of a good proposal
• have practiced writing their own proposal.
Course content
• tender procedures and analysing the terms of reference
• Where to search for tenders
• terms of reference
• Decision moments in proposal writing
• organising the content of your proposal
• tips for attractive writing
• the use and development of track records
• Distance coaching on 1 proposal within 3 months after the course
Course fee: Euro 500.
Conference pack including lunch Euro 25. MDF-ESA can arrange for accommodation at the venue if requested.
Duration: 2 days
How to register:
Registration: www.mdf.nl/mdf-esa or request a form from mdfesa@mdf.nl