How to write a good and successful project proposal

A project proposal is a detailed description of a series of activities aimed at solving a certain problem. Without direct project funding it would not be possible for NGOs to accomplish goals. Writing clear, thorough and targeted project proposals is therefore an essential to NGOs success. Mastering the art of writing a project proposal required unified approach to project management. The project proposal should be a detailed and directed manifestation of the project design. It is a means of presenting the project to the Funder in a format that is immediately recognised and accepted.

The art of writing successful project applications and raise funds for projects is not impossible for anyone. It is all about using the right tools, doing the right things and work structured. 

Since I've noticed lack of this skills among NWC members I decided to organize and carry out the workshop on writing a successful project proposal The aim was to enable participants understand the tools and techniques of effective project proposal writing that would facilitate funds flowing in the organisation.

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The training workshop was designed for middle and senior level project managers, team leaders and volunteers, who are directly or indirectly involved in writing the project proposal or concept notes, or are expected to be engaged in such activities in future.

Some NWC members participated, together with members of our partner organizations and few students and teaching assistants from KIST. Some of the topics covered - How to find funding; How to write a successful application; How to define goals, activities and outputs; How to describe methodology and timetable; How to foreseen potential risk, mitigation measures, evaluation and criteria for success; How to create a reasonable budget... 

Let's hope they learned something out of it. :) Knowledge gained through this kind of workshops is of no use unless and until we implement it in our practical life (or in our organization's life). Implementing the knowledge is nothing but the experience gained through it.