DIPLOMA IN PROPOSAL WRITING AND FUNDRAISING.

DIPLOMA IN PROPOSAL WRITING AND FUNDRAISING.

Course Overview

Getting funding for a project is not just a matter of luck, but a matter of learning a few skills and improving them each time one pen down to write a proposal. The approach that one takes to sell an idea will determine if the funds will be granted or not. The whole project should be very persuasive to woe the funder to your side. It is like a beautiful girl who has many suitors asking for her hand in friendship, the best suitor normally emerges as the winner all factors are kept constant.

Those who fund projects want to invest in projects that will solve a specific problem produce tangible benefits with lasting effects and meet the urgent need if it is a crisis. It is very important also to understand the funder and what the funder specializes in funding. Some organizations deal with different sectors only or majorly, for example, health, education, shelter, food, and the girl child. The biggest challenge facing most of these organizations is the lack of adequate appropriate in-house capacity to attract the right donors to the organization. With the right skills and capacity, there are thousands of donors available to fund projects out there. However many organizations, unfortunately, are still grappling with key fundamental issues such as; where are the donors.

Topics:

It will cover the following topic areas:

• Fundraising tips and Project Background

• Writing an Organizational Background

• Project Planning, Design   , and  Writing a problem Statement

• Formulating a goal and Smart Objectives

• Developing Activities and Work plans

• Writing about Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation

• Risks and Assumptions, Expected Outcomes and Impact

• Developing a Project Budget

• Online Fundraising Tips

• Developing a Fund Raising Strategy for your Organization

Assignments

There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30%, and Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.

Course Completion

Certificates and Transcripts will be sent after the successful completion of the course.

Organizers: Humanitarian Development Arena

Language: English

Target Audience: Global

Format: Online and Distance Learning