Proposal Writing
It creates a narrative that reflects the donor's needs.
It presents a convincing problem based on analysis.
It inspires confidence in your solution to that problem.
It's professional and well-written.
What makes a grant proposal succeed?
In other words, a winning proposal offers value.
Dedicated to helping your research or project idea win.
Enhancing Your Success
Drafting
Research, Structure, Original Copy, Diagrams, Mentoring
Objectives, Compliance, Style, Clarity, Conviction, Consistency, Language
Proofreading, Accuracy, Formatting
Editing
Polishing
I can step in at any stage of the proposal process to help transform your idea into a clear, coherent, concise and persuasive proposal. I'm methodical and I care.
I bring cross-sector experience to proposal writing, with particular strengths in areas like:
Arts & Culture
Civil Society Development
Conservation
Governance
Human Rights & Protection
Humanitarian Assistance
Livelihoods
Post-conflict Recovery
Project Management
Psychology
Youth
Documents I can help produce include proposal narratives and supporting documents:
Budgets
Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
Flow Charts
Grant Applications
Implementation Plans
Logical/Results Frameworks
Problem Trees
Project Proposals
Risk Matrices
Terms of Reference
Work Plans
Proposals I've worked on have helped clients secure funding from:
This cheat sheet may also be useful:
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Vague, verbose and outdated descriptions of the problem will put off any reader.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, try putting your conclusions first and back them up with evidence/quality data.Don't leave the executive summary until last.
This is your hook for making your reader want to read more. Try snappy and fresh but still professional and on target. The NOSE structure often works well: Needs, Outcomes, Solutions, Evidence.Pay attention to the small things.
In addition to the funding requirements, consider the style, terminology and your own knowledge of the funder. Doing this shows respect and helps put your reader in a positive mindset.Less is sometimes more.
It's easy to get too detailed 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.
Writing a proposal is a project in itself. By following a structured approach, each proposal you create will become easier, faster and more effective.
These tips and tricks might help you:
