If I kept it to myself - World YWCA

If I kept it to myself
TOOL BOX
Fundraising
There are many different ways of writing a proposal and below are just a
few guidelines to get you started.
Your proposal is more likely to receive funding if the potential donor’s
priorities are closely linked to the issues your project addresses. Read
funding guidelines from as many funding sources as possible. Include
NGOs, local and foreign governments, aid organisations and corporate
corporations.
Ensure that you have the following donor information:
• Proposal guidelines
• List of previously funded projects or annual report
• What is their minimum and maximum funding for programmes like yours
• Be aware of any other grant sources that you might be legible for.
Keep the proposal as short and concise as possible. Always submit your
proposal BEFORE the submission deadline, and confirm that it has been
received.
Your proposal could take this format:
• Project title
• Write a paragraph on the general background of the situation your project
will address
• Write a paragraph giving background information on your organisation
• Create a short mission statement or goal
• List your objectives
• Write a little about why you have this idea, stating what the problem is
• Define who the beneficiary population is
• Clearly state the results you plan to see and for each result an indicator
(how you plan to measure if you have been successful or not)
• What is your timeframe?
• Create an implementation plan.
The budget
A well-planned and correct budget reflects a well thought out project.
• Is the budget consistent with proposed activities?
• Is there sufficient detail and explanation?
• Make sure you have not over/under budgeted for anything
• If you live in a country with high inflations allocate for this.
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Follow up:
Stay in contact with the prospective donor and keep track of the status of
your proposal. Whether or not your project is funded, thank the donor for
taking the time to assess your project. If possible, ask for feedback on the
strengths and weaknesses of your proposal.