Creating Winning Proposals Online Certificate Course
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This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
After you complete this Creating Winning Proposals course, you will be able to:
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
Course Fast Facts:
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Courses For Success is a global course platform that started in 2008 with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses. As our courses are delivered online via the internet, we sell our courses worldwide.
Our courses span across many categories including Academic, Animal, Beauty, Business, Career, Counseling, Creative & Media, Health & Therapy, Hobbies & Trades, IT, Personal Development, Sports & Fitness.
Some of the companies we work with include Groupon, Living Social, CNN, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Reed UK, Stack Social and many more.
The Personal Success Training Program was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer! We have received thousands of reviews for this program, please see: Personal Success Training Program Reviews
No, anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to take this course.
No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are designed to be completed within 6-8 hours.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 6-8 hours = 12-16 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 6-8 hours = 18-24 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 6-8 hours = 30-40 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 6-8 hours = 60-80 hours
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for more.
Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn new skills, you might even get a promotion.
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
Studying and completing this course will show employers that you have the knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in this area of expertise.
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
Courses are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the topics related to your training goals in one go.
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Amazon Pay for the USA. For payment plans, we offer Sezzle for USA & Canada, Afterpay for Australia & New Zealand. *For faster transaction Credit Card payments are preferred. Please purchase online via our website course product page or contact us at , to pay via bank transfer.
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About this Course |
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Learn How To Locate Potential Funders
This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
After you complete this Creating Winning Proposals course, you will be able to:
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
Course Fast Facts:
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required
- Unlimited, lifetime access to online course
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificate of Completion
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Courses For Success is a global course platform that started in 2008 with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses. As our courses are delivered online via the internet, we sell our courses worldwide.
Our courses span across many categories including Academic, Animal, Beauty, Business, Career, Counseling, Creative & Media, Health & Therapy, Hobbies & Trades, IT, Personal Development, Sports & Fitness.
Some of the companies we work with include Groupon, Living Social, CNN, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Reed UK, Stack Social and many more.
The Personal Success Training Program was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer! We have received thousands of reviews for this program, please see: Personal Success Training Program Reviews
No, anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to take this course.
No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are designed to be completed within 6-8 hours.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 6-8 hours = 12-16 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 6-8 hours = 18-24 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 6-8 hours = 30-40 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 6-8 hours = 60-80 hours
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for more.
Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn new skills, you might even get a promotion.
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
Studying and completing this course will show employers that you have the knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in this area of expertise.
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
Courses are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the topics related to your training goals in one go.
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Amazon Pay for the USA. For payment plans, we offer Sezzle for USA & Canada, Afterpay for Australia & New Zealand. *For faster transaction Credit Card payments are preferred. Please purchase online via our website course product page or contact us at , to pay via bank transfer.
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| Access: | Unlimited Lifetime |
| Time: | Study at your own pace |
| Duration: | 6 - 8 Hours |
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| Qualification: | Certificate |
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