Omnia Writing Services | Proposal Writing

The outputs are consistently of high quality, and Sally has taken several initiatives that were extremely constructive. Add to this flexibility and a great disposition, she is a true pleasure to work with.

United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office, Somalia

Sally not only coped with our last minute rush, but she also added very constructive suggestions for content and format. The result was a proposal that's easy to read, bang on message and right on time.

International NGO, Netherlands

Her innovative ideas, writing skills, brainstorming sessions and guidance helped the team to accomplish the tasks.

International consulting firm, Czech Republic

My top proposal writing tips

• Provide a solid analysis of the problem. Vague, verbose and outdated descriptions of the problem will put off any reader. Be relevant, be authentic and be clear. To grab your reader's attention, put your conclusions first and back them up with evidence.
  
  
• Don't leave the executive summary until last. It's your hook for getting attention. Try snappy and fresh but still professional and on target. The NOSE structure works well: Needs, Outcomes, Solutions, Evidence.
  
  
• Pay attention to the small things, not only the funding requirements but also the style, terminology and your knowledge of the funder. Doing this shows respect and keeps your reader in a positive mindset.
  
  
• Less is sometimes more. It's easy to get carried away with sections like the context, implementation approach and methodology. If the proposal template doesn't provide word limits, use headings and bullet lists to keep your content structured and to the point.
  
  
• Follow a project planning and writing process. The more you practise this, the easier, quicker and smarter each proposal will become.