Proposal Development

Module 1: Introduction to the course
1 Lesson
Lesson 1 – Welcome to the course
Module 2: Fundamentals of proposal development
6 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – What is a proposal?
Lesson 2 – Types of proposals
Lesson 3 – Proposals vs. concept notes
Lesson 4 – Key terminology
Lesson 5 – New business life cycle
Lesson 6 – Grants vs. contracts
Module 2 QUIZ
Module 3: Standard components of solicitations and proposals
10 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Common solicitation or RFP sections
Lesson 2 – Common proposal sections
Lesson 3 – Annexes & Requirements
Lesson 4 – Bid/No bid
Lesson 5 – Donor commonalities and differences
Lesson 5.1 – Solicitation processes
Lesson 5.2 – Proposal formats and requirements
Lesson 5.3 – Proposal budgets
Lesson 5.4 – Proposal submission
Lesson 5.5 – Selection processes
Module 3 QUIZ
Module 4: Proposal management
9 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Proposal Management
Lesson 2 – Proposal roles
Lesson 2.1 – Proposal Manager
Lesson 2.2 – The Technical Team
Lesson 2.3 – The Cost Team
Lesson 2.4 – Other roles
Lesson 3 – Key milestones
Lesson 4 – Proposal calendar
Lesson 5 – Compliance matrix
Module 4 QUIZ
Module 5: Partner selection
9 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Partner selection
Lesson 2 – Identifying winning partnerships
Lesson 3 – Partner analysis
Lesson 4 – Partner resources
Lesson 5 – Partner negotiations
Lesson 5.1 – Negotiation process
Lesson 5.2 – Teaming agreement
Lesson 5.3 – Pre-teaming agreement
Lesson 6 – Partnership management
Module 5 QUIZ
Module 6: Design
20 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Introduction to design
Lesson 2.1 – Why engage stakeholders
Lesson 2.2 – Focus group discussions
Lesson 2.3 – Moderating focus group discussions
Lesson 2.4 – Asking questions in focus group discussions
Lesson 2.5 – Feedback discussion groups in Swaziland
Lesson 2.6 – Surveys
Lesson 2.7 – Surveys in Nigeria
Lesson 2.8 – Co-design workshops
Lesson 2.9 – Preparing co-design workshops
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Module 7: Writing
6 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Outlining
Lesson 2.1 – Key writing recommendations
Lesson 2.2 – Other writing tips
Lesson 3.1 – Types of visuals
Lesson 3.2 – Storyboarding
Lesson 4 – Past performance
Module 7 QUIZ
Module 8: Monitoring and evaluation
7 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Preparing for the bid
Lesson 2 – M&E Concepts
Lesson 3.1 – Introduction to M&E tools
Lesson 3.2 – MEL Plan Annex
Lesson 4 – Donor indicators
Lesson 4.1 – SMART indicators
Lesson 4.2 – Steps in selecting indicators
Module 8 QUIZ
Module 9: Costing
6 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Cost strategy
Lesson 2 – Allowability and best value
Lesson 3 – Fringe benefits and overhead
Lesson 4.1 – What is cost share?
Lesson 4.2 – Types of cost share
Lesson 4.3 – Meeting cost share requirements
Module 9 QUIZ
Module 10: What next?
8 Lessons | 1 Quiz
Lesson 1 – Questions before proposal submission
Lesson 2 – Questions after proposal submission
Lesson 3 – Award review and negotiation
Lesson 4 – Things to check in agreement
Lesson 5.1 – Transition from proposal to project start-up
Lesson 5.2 – Start-up team
Lesson 5.3 – Start-up process
Lesson 6 – Donor feedback and debrief
Module 10 QUIZ
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