Writing Persuasive Proposals

Join us for this workshop on persuasive proposal writing and learn how to take your proposal from paper to approval!

Proposal writing is one of the most challenging but also rewarding parts of working in the non-profit world.

We all operate on very tight budgets, so the opportunity to pursue new programs or projects can be very enticing, but the competition is strong.

An increase in demand from other non-profits, a reduction in the availability of government grants, and more pressure being placed on foundations and corporate funders means knowing how to write a persuasive proposal is essential to successfully accessing funding and grant opportunities.

When it comes to proposals, it's not always the most qualified organization who gets the grant, but the most convincing.

Your proposal is more likely to gain support if it's clear, concise, and captivating. It needs to convince a potential funder that there is a genuine need in the community, and that your organization has the experience, expertise and the tools to address that need.

This full day workshop explores the art of persuasion in your writing, reviews the steps you need to take to prepare your proposal, and sets you up to successfully persuade a funder to green-light your project!

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the components of a great proposal and the importance of relationships
• Explain the proposal writing process
• Identify the steps to research, prepare and write a proposal
• Apply your new knowledge to draft a funding action plan, budget and proposal logic model
• Describe best practices for a successful proposal