Course Overview

This advanced training is designed for professionals who want to take their proposal writing skills to the next level. The course goes beyond the basics to focus on crafting high-quality, persuasive, and results-driven proposals that win funding and contracts. Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications, participants will sharpen their ability to design structured proposals, write with impact, build credible budgets, and align with donor and client expectations.

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the essential features of successful proposals.

• Write clear, compelling, and donor-aligned proposals.

• Apply advanced writing techniques to create persuasive narratives.

• Integrate data, evidence, and storytelling to strengthen proposals.

• Design realistic, competitive budgets that boost credibility.

• Avoid common proposal pitfalls and compliance issues.

• Confidently review, refine, and submit winning proposals.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will:

• Apply persuasive writing strategies that improve proposal success rates.

• Develop credible, cost-effective budgets aligned with donor expectations.

• Use data and storytelling to make proposals more impactful.

• Confidently review, edit, and submit polished professional proposals.

Course Topics

Day 1: Laying the Groundwork for Winning Proposals

• Understanding donor/client needs and funding priorities

• Core elements of successful proposals

• Exploring proposal types (grants, tenders, contracts)

• Researching funding opportunities and aligning strategies

• Proposal planning frameworks for efficiency and clarity

Day 2: Writing to Persuade and Impress

• Advanced techniques for impactful, concise writing

• Crafting a compelling problem statement and needs assessment

• Developing objectives, methodology, and implementation plans

• Blending storytelling, data, and evidence for persuasiveness

• Using visuals to enhance proposal readability

Day 3: Building Credibility with Budgets and Compliance

• Creating realistic and competitive budgets

• Writing effective budget justifications

• Meeting donor compliance and technical requirements

• Integrating monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)

• Risk management and mitigation in proposals

Day 4: Perfecting, Submitting, and Winning

• Editing and proofreading strategies for professional proposals

• Internal and external review techniques

• Avoiding common rejection pitfalls

• Submission protocols and follow-up best practices

• Handling donor feedback and resubmission strategies

Training Methodology

• Interactive presentations and expert-led discussions

• Hands-on proposal writing workshops

• Real-world case studies and examples

• Group work with peer-to-peer feedback

• Guided practice with trainer feedback

Course Duration and Time

• Time: 09:30 - 16:30

• Duration: 4 days

• Language: English

• Fee.person: $180

• Refreshments: included

• Lunch: not-included

• Location: Erbil, mselect office

Payment

Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.

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How do I register?

You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:

• Full Name:

• Position:

• Email Address:

• Phone number:

• Name of course:

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