Postgraduate Diploma in Proposal Writing and Resource Mobilization

Postgraduate Diploma in Proposal Writing and Resource Mobilization

Duration: 1 year –12 months
Mode:  self pace  / Online
Target Audience: Development professionals, NGO staff, project managers, grant writers, fundraisers, and recent graduates

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of resource mobilization and fundraising.

• Conduct donor mapping and funding research.

• Write persuasive and results-oriented proposals.

• Develop budgets and logical frameworks .

• Understand donor requirements and reporting standards.

• Engage with donors and manage relationships.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Proposal Writing and Resource Mobilization

• Definitions and key concepts

• Importance in development and humanitarian work

• Types of funding (grants, contracts, in-kind, partnerships)

Module 2: Organizational Readiness for Resource Mobilization

• Organizational assessments

• Strategic planning and alignment

• Internal capacity for proposal development

Module 3: Donor Landscape and Funding Sources

• Types of donors: Bilateral, multilateral, foundations, corporations, individuals

• Donor mapping and profiling

• Understanding calls for proposals

Module 4: Project Design and Logical Frameworks

• Problem analysis and needs assessment

• Goal setting and SMART objectives

• Developing a Logical Framework (Logframe)

• Theory of Change (ToC)

Module 5: Writing Successful Proposals

• Structure and components of a proposal

  • Executive summary

  • Background and context

  • Problem statement

  • Objectives and outcomes

  • Methodology

  • Work plan and timeline

  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

  • Budget and justification

• Writing style and persuasive language

Module 6: Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Principles of budgeting

• Budget templates and donor formats

• Cost-sharing and co-financing

• Budget justification and narrative

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Importance of MEL in proposals

• Indicators and targets

• Data collection tools

• Reporting and feedback mechanisms

Module 8: Communication and Donor Engagement

• Writing letters of inquiry and concept notes

• Donor communication strategies

• Managing donor relationships

• Reporting and accountability

Module 9: Ethics and Sustainability in Resource Mobilization

• Ethical fundraising

• Transparency and accountability

• Long-term sustainability planning

Module 10:  research paper

Certification

A Postgraduate Diploma certificate and transcrite will be awarded upon successful completion of all modules and the final .