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le montant de la proposition : les activités / opérations à prendre en compte au regard des possibles restriction
I have done proposals for like 20 years. But it s always good to review. the challenge was remembering some of the basics.
To understan the difference between goal and objective is the most challenging for me.
Less is more!
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I did not try to tackle writing a budget. Intimidating and I need more training on that. The module was excellent.
I did not try to tackle writing a budget. Intimidating and I need more training on that. Module was excellent.
Trying to determine if your proposal fits the criteria.
I agree, I am intimidated by the budget process and I don't actually control a budget. I am a volunteer.
for #2, I will ask the team to review before submitting it.
The objective part,but I did my best is a learning process
The most challenging is to fit to the all funder requirement
I agree with you
I agree with your answer
For me, the hard part is to explain the rather complex goal of our initiative in easy and readily understandable terms.
My strategy will be to follow Tom's structure very thoroughly and to make sure to answer all question that are in the PDF form we used to submit our proposal
I agree, the budget needs very close knowledge of your operation
It was challenging to keep the proposal only to the essentials when I am so passionate about the program. I also found it challenging to put the amount for the grant, it will be easier when I have an actual budget.
I will focus on keeping the proposal concise and only including essential information by using Tom's advice in the lecture. I will also focus on researching my funder beforehand, this will help in the writing process.
Hi there, yes sometimes it is good to go back to the basics. Glad this helped you.
The budget was also challenging for me. I think this will be easier when doing a real proposal as you will have realistic goals to do an actual budget on, the finance team can also help with this. I also enjoyed this module.
I am from India and One of the things I find hard is keeping proposals only to the essential info, no jargon and less descriptive . One thing I will focus on in the future is keeping to the core information and using Tom's framework to bullet point only what is essential!
The most challenging part was explaining the abstract and goals before objectives I have however learnt how to be concise and straightforward
Most Challenging: Understanding the desires and wants of the account holder. Each grant provider has different expectations.
One Strategy: Listen and ask questions of the provider.
This part of Proposal writing is very well organized
Good materials
Relevant Assignments
Yes, I agree that not putting in any jargon is very difficult. I understand that adjectives can be over-used, but disagree with the instructor's position that adjectives should never be used.
For me that's the capability part that is found a bit difficult to conceive.
The most challenging part was balancing the need to be thorough with the desire to be brief. I took several minutes going through my draft as asking, "Is this critical information?"
One strategy that you will use is budgeting for the funder/potential donor, instead of using the same budget in each proposal.
This can be challenging without a dedicated financial person on your team.. I wonder if there are accountants or others who would be willing to donate their time and expertise in this way.
Summarising a whole proposal of about 40 pages to 3 pages
I agree. sticking to the issue and researching the specific needs of a donor is very important for any postive feed back
I could not find a sample budget in the guide as indicated.
The budgeting part is somewhat challenging, in the future I will get a team member who came from the finance background.
The budget is challenging
The most challenging part was problem statement that would be in line with the donors priority areas. What I will do differently is to ensure that the executive summary/abstract is clear/precise and well communicated.
It is always difficult to explain the need in a way that will tug at the heartstrings of the organization you are requesting money from. You worry if you said the right things in a way that will get you the help you so desperately need.
Very similar to what I posted. You want to grab them and hope that what you are saying will line up with what they see as a real need.
Same here! I have done many of them, and it is helpful to get reminders. I still go back over grant writing books to refresh myself when writing them.
The module has provided a very clear description on proposal writing.
Understanding the donor requirements is critical as you develop the problem statement.
The introduction seems tasking, but if gotten right the whole work will be seamless
The technical known how and good knowledge of the funder is a key
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That's great, Tom's teachings are actual and practical.
That's great, Tom's teachings are actual and practical.
The challenge we faced is to cope with Donors requirements which are somehow contrary to country's governing laws
For me the objective part was the most difficult.
The most challenging part for me, is the abstract statement.
the challenge had while writing my proposal was making sure to give simple but detailed information. The strategy i used was who, what when, and why
One of the things I find hard is keeping proposals only to the essential info.
The abstract part is the challenge part
Yeah this is very true and not doubting it
The abstract parts needs an example to
Very Good
Crowdfunding campaigns often offer rewards or perks to incentivize people to support the project.
the topic proposal writing is so timely especially in todays society where we have ideas to help but resources are few
I found it hard in the preparation of budget I need to put more effort on this part.
There is a need of having strong influence of the well known person in your board to push up the donations.
Then try to use short sentences and short paragraph it could be easier to express about your organisation and the amount you need and its purposes.
Carefully select the foundations or donors which performs the related task or with the same priorities with your organization it could easier to get funds.
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I agree with you. I haven't even tried that part but I can imagine that it would be very challenging.
Selecting the right foundation is definitely a hard task to carry out.
I found the tips provided by the trainer on abstract preparation very insightful.
1 One of the most challenging parts of writing a fundraising proposal can be clearly articulating the organization's goals, objectives, and the impact that the proposed program will have. It can be difficult to convey the importance of the project and why it is worthy of funding in a concise and compelling way. Additionally, identifying and communicating the target audience and the appropriate approach to engaging with potential donors can also be challenging.
2 One effective strategy for writing fundraising proposals is to be clear and concise in your messaging, while also making sure to emphasize the impact that the proposed program will have on the community or population being served. It is important to tailor the proposal to the specific interests and priorities of the potential funder and to provide compelling evidence and statistics to support the proposal. Additionally, incorporating storytelling and personal anecdotes can help to engage the reader and bring the project to life. Finally, it is important to follow up with potential donors and to express gratitude for their consideration, regardless of whether or not they decide to fund the project.
Before, I took this course the challenge part of writing grant proposal is writing the proble. now, after I accomplished this course, I a get alot of skills and technics to the write the effective problem. one strategy to use while writing proposal is thanking the donor.
The hardest bit is trying to be concise without leaving the important bit out
The difficult part for me is trying to get the main points out without writing too much. But getting someone to read for feedback is always helpful to know if the main points have been captured.
1: What was the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal and why?
describe the problem.
2: What is one strategy that you will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future?
start with the abstract, then describe the problem, and after that describe who will be handling the project, the project time frame,
the activities time frame, budgeting, and the closing date.
Hello every one,
related to the proposal topic in the course, budget section
we categories the budget and the percentage of every category as follow:
1- Direct Cost
I agree with you
The most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal can vary depending on the context and the organization's goals. However, some common challenges include:
Clearly articulating the project or program's goals and objectives in a way that will resonate with potential donors.
Demonstrating the impact of the project and why it matters.
Providing a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs of the project or program.
Identifying and addressing potential objections or concerns that potential donors might have.
Creating a compelling call to action that motivates potential donors to give.
Overall, the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal is likely to be crafting a narrative that is both persuasive and informative while still being concise and clear.
Challenges & Strategies:
The most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal can vary depending on the context and the organization's goals. However, some common challenges include:
Clearly articulating the project or program's goals and objectives in a way that will resonate with potential donors.
Demonstrating the impact of the project and why it matters.
Providing a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs of the project or program.
Identifying and addressing potential objections or concerns that potential donors might have.
Creating a compelling call to action that motivates potential donors to give.
Overall, the most challenging part of writing a fundraising proposal is likely to be crafting a narrative that is both persuasive and informative while still being concise and clear.
One strategy that can be effective when writing fundraising proposals is to focus on telling a story. Rather than simply presenting a laundry list of facts and figures, try to create a narrative that illustrates the problem you are trying to solve, the impact your project will have, and the role that donors can play in making a difference. Use anecdotes, quotes, and other storytelling techniques to bring your proposal to life and help potential donors connect emotionally with your cause.
The most challenging parts as for me now is how to differentiate the objective and goal in Grant proposal writing. The mistake that I will not repeat in the future is the use of adjective and jargon in Grant proposal writing.
1.the most challenging portion in writing grant proposal is capability explanation section because this section need to let you know More information about your competitive organization that has same mission with yours,then you will be straight toward your strength.
2.the strategy that I might use in future for writing of fundraising proposal is to make it short and concise while making complete abstract at first page.
Yeah that's great effort to thank donor, but during Grant proposal writing you still haven't receive any fund as you still requesting the money for your cause. I think no need to thank him/her in this section.
The most challenging time writing a proposal is time factor
Very effective module. Good one.
The most challenging part was not writing a ton of information. I love my organization and restraining myself was a difficult task!
@MAS1501073 said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
Very effective module. Good one.
@MAS1501073 said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
Very effective module. Good one.
true capability statements take more work. I had never used one before!
for me the hardest part was because i am not in a fundraising role finding a problem to write a grant ask for.
I agree when needing out side help to talk up an organization instead of say how committed the staff is i found challenging
@MAS1501073 said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
Very effective module. Good one.
@MAS1501073 said in Module 3 Discussion: Proposal Writing:
Very effective module. Good one.
true capability statements take more work. I had never used one before!
Writing with Clarity and Conciseness: Presenting a compelling case within the often limited space and word count of a fundraising proposal can be difficult. Writing concisely while conveying all the essential information and maintaining clarity can require careful thought and editing.
One strategy that I will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future is to clearly demonstrate the alignment between the organization's mission and values and those of the potential funder.
Writing with Clarity and Conciseness: Presenting a compelling case within the often limited space and word count of a fundraising proposal can be difficult. Writing concisely while conveying all the essential information and maintaining clarity can require careful thought and editing.
One strategy that I will use when writing fundraising proposals in the future is to clearly demonstrate the alignment between the organization's mission and values and those of the potential funder.
Crafting a Compelling Narrative. I will also use the storytelling strategy to evoke the motions and allow funders to connect on a deeper level with the organization's work.
Grant proposal is a good mean to benefit of financing
right, we have to take into account the reality of our target
The most challenging part of writing a proposal is formulation of project objective and linking with outcomes and outputs and the most challenging part is calculating activities costs and tabulating to proposal Budgets.The most tricky part is costing staff percentage and administration cost and having a specific percentage for monitoring derived from the total proposal activity cost
The most challenging part in developing a proposal is the goal, the objective and the abstract.
One of our strategie is to include my donors engagement in the proposal.
The most challenging part of writing a proposal was the allocation of budget in such a way that can impress the donors
And next time I will carry out more research on how to design a budget
I agree with you 💯 because if the goal and in the proposal doesn't match with the mission of the donors the likely of your proposal success is narrow
Problem statement is a very important section of writing a proposal
The most important and challenging part I got was stating how I intend to achieve my objectives I mean what activities my organization will undertake to implement the project
Thanks for the breakdown,I think next time it will help me when trying to design my budget
The fact that you have to pronounce yourself in every details about your organization and be persistent
1: One of the most challenging parts of writing a fundraising proposal is conveying the urgency and significance of the cause or project. It can be difficult to capture the attention and engage potential donors in a way that compels them to take action. Additionally, presenting a compelling case for funding, including outlining the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes while demonstrating credibility, can also pose a challenge. Fundraising proposals require careful research, planning, and consideration of the target audience, making the process complex and demanding.
2: One strategy that can be effective when writing fundraising proposals is storytelling. By sharing powerful narratives, personal experiences, or success stories related to the cause, a writer can emotionally connect with the readers or potential donors. Storytelling not only helps to humanize the cause but also creates an emotional resonance that can motivate and inspire generosity. Additionally, using concrete data, statistics, and evidence to support the proposed project or initiative can strengthen the proposal's credibility and legitimacy, increasing the chances of securing funding.
How do you overcome these challenges?
It is awesome and very useful
How you write the proposal is vital for keeping funders on your way and give funds
the most difficult thing for me was to be able to imagine all this and also to be able to give more details on how the project will be carried out
I agree with you idea