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Location and cost because the most importantز
Social service for autistic children win people's affection
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Not having an actual organization to voucher for.
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
Most NGOs seem to hate deadlines. However, deadlines are essential for successful fundraising! It is quite common for NGOs to view fundraising and proposal writing as something to do ‘when there is time.’ Of course, NGOs are usually busy with projects and meetings so there is rarely free time available. Having deadlines forces NGOs to plan ahead and stop putting things off for later.
What is one strategy that you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
- Planning
- Deadlines
- Ideas to words
- Fear of rejection
- Hire experts in this field
- The donor must see his donated money built on the ground, not just words on paper
- Make the donor happy and proud to see the result of his donation in reality
- The project should be of material, moral, social and most importantly emotional value
Hi, hope someone can peer review my submissions so I can complete the course.
the proposal is easy to write ,
the one thing to focus on is the main objective and the deliverables
The proposal writing was easy, as long as you focus on the objective and deliverables.
je comprends et j'applique
Ce cours à une importance capital dans le developpement pour la collecte des fonds au près des donneurs
was nice having getting more details on how to build a good proposal like this
The main challenges of writing a proposal, the objectives and goals of the project and how it aligns with the donor strategy and the needs of the target groups.
How to make the objectives and goals of the project and key activities clear and concise.
Conduct a rapid assessment or data collection from target beneficiaries to find out more about their issues.
We should share the draft application/proposal with donors to get their inputs if they are allowed to do so.
It has been a very productive moment to learn how to write a Grant Proposal for fund raising.When writing a grant proposal its important to start with identifying a problem.This can be done through a simple desk review,then set the goals and objectives and follow the next steps.To me when I was doing this assignment the challenging parts were the capability statement section as my organization is young;and the Evaluation Plan section.However,through diligent learning I wish I will be able to master these sections shortly.
It has been a very productive moment to learn how to write a Grant Proposal for fund raising.When writing a grant proposal its important to start with identifying a problem.This can be done through a simple desk review,then set the goals and objectives and follow the next steps.To me when I was doing this assignment the challenging parts were the capability statement section as my organization is young;and the Evaluation Plan section.However,through diligent learning I wish I will be able to master these sections shortly.
It has been a very productive moment to learn how to write a Grant Proposal for fund raising.When writing a grant proposal its important to start with identifying a problem.This can be done through a simple desk review,then set the goals and objectives and follow the next steps.To me when I was doing this assignment the challenging parts were the capability statement section as my organization is young;and the Evaluation Plan section.However,through diligent learning I wish I will be able to master these sections shortly.
That's true because it is more detailed
Could I see what your budget looks like, please? The most challenging part for me was finding the statistic to support the problem I was stating. Sometimes, it can seem obvious to you that there is a problem. but if you can find credible data to support your claims, you may loose points
Finding data to support your claims in the problem statement can be challenging. My technique to cover that is to search in research papers or academic surveys
The most challenging part was not actually being in a position that I will be writing grant proposals, so understanding the value of a good grant proposal was something I found very challenging. Tom made some really great points in being clear and concise and found myself very interested in my peers work compared to mine.
The challenging part is the objectives and of list activities part, as it requires keen thinking.
The strategies that would is firstly being committed to reading other people's proposals you pick some ideas, the secondly when drafting your own, you need to draft them then go through them over and over making sure you have applied the SMART acronym very well.
I gree with you. Tom really opened my mind too.
That is also true. I think to be a good proposal writer you need to be a very good research too.
I think we should go deeper in terms of Budget required
I think it would be important to understand in case you and your team don't have much experience in the area that you are willing to work, how do you do?
Do we have an example of a "perfect" example of a good grant proposal?
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
R/ The most difficult thing is to be very concise and forceful, because sometimes we believe that writing more is better.
2: What is one strategy you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
R/ Go directly to what I am asking for, but taking into account clearly describe what I require the funds for, what I am going to use them for, describing the scope and objective of the project.
After responding, respond to at least one other student and respond to their ideas.
It's true it's hard when you haven't written a proposal and really challenging to be forceful.
It is true
Problem statement is the challenge to develop because need to be supported with evidence
My most challenging was the ability to read the transcripts while listening to the videos
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
Even though it is not necessary to send a Budget, getting the numbers to know how much to ask is a delicate an important job. It is not difficult, but it is the most importan part, I think.
2: What is one strategy that you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
To aks and research as much as possible about the organization giving the grant.
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@omondi24 said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
the objectives part is somewhat challenging
I agree Omondi. It is quite hard to clearly state the objectives of the proposal.
The objective part could also be a challenging part in proposal writing
The objective part could also be a challenging part in proposal writing
Everything is fine! The course is positive
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
The most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal is having to research facts, stats and incorporating those into the explanation, while keeping everything concise.
2: What is one strategy that you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
One strategy that I will use in the future is to break the writing into parts(like in the mock grant proposals worksheet), instead of writing a full draft straight through.
I totally agree. Finding research and data to support claims is difficult while trying to sound coherent.
The most difficult part of writing a fundraising proposal is putting one's thoughts together
It was relatively easy, overall. I feel my mission statement explains everything in detail. The goals simply followed.
Perhaps I should include more data in the future.
I think I will use the worksheet in the future and research the donor prior to writing a generic one.
The most challenging aspect of writing a fundraising proposal is the abstract and the reason is that its somehow difficult to write a convincing abstract that will make the donor select my organization.
One strategy I will use when writing proposals is that I would have written different problem statements that my organization is trying to solve along with the objectives to make it handy when it is needed.
The feel that objectives aspect may not be all that difficult if you work it round the existing problems. Also , with your team members you can highlight the objectives
Where you do not have the experience , still start from somewhere. Collaborate with your team plus the skills you have gained ,things will work out. Rome was not built in a day. With constant you will get there.
Most important thing is to keep on improving on every aspect of the proposal writing
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
The most challenging part of writing a proposal is sticking to what you know would interest the donor. You have to be specific to each donor instead of writing a general proposal.
2: What is one strategy that you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
I will be concise and straight to the point. I will make sure to include enough detail to paint a better picture for the donor but not too much that they lose interest.
I agree with your statement on needing to research the needs of the donor before writing the proposal.
I agree with your statement on needing to research the needs of the donor before writing the proposal.
this is my first experience to learn to make a proposal. very challenging and I hope I can make even better proposals
Both of your points are very relatable for me too.
1: Most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal for me is the budget. I had least experience on this so far in my career, so it is still quite a difficult task for me.
2: One strategy that I learned from the course and will use when writing proposals in the future is that you can apply some tricks, in consultation with the accountants and in some cases, the donors, to apply for the money that you need, even if it's outside their jurisdiction. However, it depends on the particular donor and how strict they are.
The challenge here in writing a fund raising proposal lies in how concise you are in putting your course straight while creating a benefit and strategy towards achieving those goals.
Being concise as well as straight goals and linking the benefits why he needs to be involved, also tailor your resources towards being restrictive ie purposesd for particular aspect of the project This will give a wild view of your mission without struggling,
Thanks my regards
Yes I agree to this
1: The most challenging part was to address the budget.
2: Keeping it concise and to the point
I agree that the budget is the most sensitive part of the proposal and needs to be very transparent and justified. There are different tools indeed: I will keep on consulting other proposals to find inspiration
I still need to work on the budget and I would do a lot of research on it before I can be confident enough to write a credible one.
Expanding on the objectives using numbers as this organization is run by a friend, so the exact percentages and numbers are not perfectly clear to me.
The most challenging part for me is the design of specific objective that should be SMART. the strategy to be used is to be clear and precise.
The discussions should be organized by the last responses being listed on top, not the reverse. You have to scroll all the way down each time to find ones that you can respond to. The system will not allow response to old ones. Or am I missing something?
budgeting has always been my biggest challenege. making sure i get it right. the summative and formative approach is definitely going to help
i totally agree, going through older post is stressful
budgeting writing
short and concise writing with the every details summarized attracts more
yea it it but i feel will practice (the tips from the podcast) it will be better
The most challenging part for me was putting my goals and objectives together.
The strategy i used was using Dr. Tom guideline on how to write goals and objective that is being concise, specific,
yes i agree with you
Awesome, that is very true
Yes very correct
the was awesomely great.
this proposal is very good and awesome
the discussion was in detail and the narration was specificv
this proposal was awesomely great
I think the budget is the most challenging part of a Grant proposal writing, this is because everything has to add up. So it will recqluire a great deal of attention.
The grant writing strategy is a good way to do fundraising If one gets it right
You have a point here and that's why one has to take extra care in editing the proposal very well
Exactly my opinion too, the budget can make one loose the whole grant if it is not carefully done for everything to add up
I really don't think so, for me it's the budget aspect
The most challenging aspect is having to adapt to the different formats required by different funders hence the strategy going forward is to mostly adhere to funding guidelines required by the funder.
The most challenging part is to keep it simple
The most challenging part of the process is defining the actual or estimated beneficieries of the project as due to actual implementaion is quite different due to the variation in terrain of areas served.
The next step which should be catered which writing next proposal should be mentioning maximum people we intend to serve in a certain area.
@lhowellj said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
Awesome program.
its very awresome i like the way it
State the use the more professional way. We used facts and figures to support our statement writting.
Putting phrases together for a more compelling smart goal of the project.
Do enough research before writing a project proposal.
That's the way to write it for you to be able to stand the competition.
The same to me. It is eigther ciritical and tricky.
1-The budget or financial proposal is the most challenging. Because, from one side I have less financial knowledge and from other side, knowing and finding the donors that which donor interests to fund which section is hard. But yet, achievable.
2- Firstly, I should prepare a checklist of donors to know their interests and their missions.
2- secondly, ask for a help from an expert.
The same to me. It is eigther ciritical and tricky.
Yeah you are right.
Yes, budgeting itself is challenging, but when it comes to donor interest fit, then it is more challenging.
Good explaination, thank you.
But it is not my friend. The number of direct beneficiaries is the most importantn and initial part of project design. If we don't know the number of benificiaries, how could we allocate the resources, staffing, budgeting.
I reviewed many concerns and ideas. It is helpful to engage in discussion. Becuase there are too many ideas of different perspective give a good insights.
The most challenging part was the way of writing the fundraising elements and to describe them .
The most suitable and good proposal was to connect the crowed funds for the NGO’s with the utility of social media and direct connecting people too.
No it is much simple as it was given