Write successful fundraising proposals
Writing fundraising proposals often forms part of introductory workshops to development. It is a complex skill that requires more attention than an overview. This workshop is dedicated to proposal writing!
9:00 to 16:00
During this one-day workshop you will learn the eight steps to write a fund-raising proposal for foundations and CSI. The workshop will explain each step, share techniques and useful tips.
Contrary to other proposal writing workshops, this workshop is also dedicated to the tailoring of proposals.
It is a common mistake among grant seekers to submit a standard proposal without tailoring it according to the donor requirements. This extends further than merely the donor's proposal format to show how you can change pertinent sections to make your document compelling for a specific donor.
Workshop outline:
• Read between the lines to interpret donor guidelines
• Plan and gather information before you write
• Understand (and bend) the traditional proposal format
• Use storytelling techniques
• Compile an evaluation plan
• Create a sustainability plan
• Write a persuasive executive summary
• Calculate and determine a return on investment
• Compile an accurate budget
• Editing techniques
• Package and submit the proposal
Developing proposal writing skills in your organisation will save you money. You will not have to rope in a proposal/ fundraising consultant to prepare submissions and your submission success rate will increase.
Facilitator:
Ninette Mouton is a proposal writer for the University of Pretoria's fundraising unit. Her success ratio is 1:2, i.e. for every two proposals she writes at least one receives funding. Click here to view her LinkedIn profile that lists her qualifications and expertise (http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?trk=hb_tab_pro).
Offer:
• R1,780 per person (all inclusive)
• 10% discount for NGOs
• One person attends for free, when four register together.
• 100% payment before attendance.
• Payment options: electronic transfer or cash deposit.
• Bank details are on the registration form.
• Fax through the registration form and proof of payment to confirm attendance.
Venue: Lynnwood Conference Centre, Pretoria
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Directions to the Lynnwood Conference Centre:
From the N1 Johannesburg highway
• Take the R21 to Pretoria
• Take the N1 off ramp
• Take the Lynnwood off-ramp (After Atterbury off-ramp)
• Turn left into Lynnwood road
• Turn right into Rodericks Road (Rodericks is the second right off Lynnwood Road)
• Take your first right into Queens Road (there is a manned boom at Queens Road)
• Turn right into Flinders
• Turn left into Dawn (Lynnwood Conference Centre is at the corner of Flinders and Dawn (nr 475)