Project Proposal

• Project Proposal - is the document that facilitates a professional relationship between an organization and outside contributors.
• THE ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  1. Establishes Project Viability - clear proposals prove the viability of a project or program.
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  2. Clarifies Expectations - increase clarity regarding requirements and project roadmap
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  3. Creates Structure - structure and organization is established upfront, reducing the chance for misalignment
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  4. Increases Budget - successful proposals lead to approved budgets and financial support for organizational growth and project replication
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  5. Fuels Business Growth - proposals play an integral part in organizational growth, helping in budget approval and new client adaptation
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  6. Exposes The Brand - reaching out to stakeholders and building alliances increases credibility and exposure in the community at large
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  7. Ensures Future Success - having detailed your projects methods and measurement tools in advance builds accountability into every step of your work
• ADVANTAGES OF A CLEAR PROJECT PROPOSAL

  8. Establishes How To Plan For A Success - integrating grant writing into day-to-day work turns proposals into useful planning documents and detailed templates for project implementation
• WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT PROJECT PROPOSAL TYPES?

  1. Formally Solicited - project proposal is established in response to an official request for a new proposal
• 2. Informally Solicited - does not require an RFP (request for proposal)
• 3. Unsolicited - can be compared to a cold call — no one asked for or expected to received one, but if the audience can relate to the proposal, it can prove extremely valuable
• 4. Continuation - are essentially update or reminder for on-going and already approved projects
• 5. Renewal - is required when an on-going project has been terminated or the resources and support behind such project can no longer be used
• 6. Supplemental - is required when more resources are required to complete a project than were originally proposed
• SAMPLE PROJECT PROPOSAL OUTLINE

  SECTION 1: Project Information
• SAMPLE PROJECT PROPOSAL OUTLINE

  SECTION 1: Project Information
• SECTION 2: PROJECT SUMMARY
• SECTION 3: PROJECT METHODOLOGY
• SECTION 4: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
• SECTION 5: BUDGETING AND FINANCE
• SECTION 6: Conclusion
• SECTION 7: Appendix