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Proposing is an act of putting forwards or stating something for consideration. A proposal is a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward with an intent of convincing others to make a favorable decision for the central idea. The idea could be appeal for funds, seeking approvals for project, exploring a partnership, how one meets the expectation of stakeholder (s), alignment with the purposes or  goals of another organization etc. In the end a process of proposal making & interactions should result in win win for the proposer and acceptor. 

A strategic proposal is that when both the parties gain substantial progress towards their vision, mission & objectives. 

Proposal is just not the expression of an abstract central idea but description & elaboration of pathways of how they will be realized for achieving the common objectives, stated or un stated. They should include the resources (Machines, Men, Methods, Materials, Money) to be applied in the process of that realization. 

Proposal should be a bridge for mitigating risks for the proposer and the acceptor to achieve a WIN WIN Solution.

Thus, preparing & winning proposal could be be akin to the art of navigating & landing Helicopter safely at a common destination despite uncertainties & dependencies. The process not only needs a capable flying machine (organization core competencies) but managing critical factors like terrain of landing site (Social / Community Needs), weather conditions (risks / uncertainties / economic turbulences / visibility of needs) and the skill & experience of the pilot (Leadership). 

This workshop will cover structured processes generally adopted by those who have need for the outcomes (The Acceptor) and those who have the perceived capabilities to realize those outcomes (Proposer).  Proposal preparation is a journey which Acceptor & Proposer are willing to commence to enhance the chances of successful outcomes for the sake beneficiaries or community. So the workshop will elaborate on those processes, address How & Why’s of steps required, How different types of organization seek information from Proposers, How decisions are taken, Pitching & following up for win win decision.
 

The workshop includes the following topics :

Module   I : Introduction to Program Lifecycle

Program   lifecycle defines the overall purpose and alignment of proposal with the end   in mind

Module   II : Understanding Purposes & Requirements of Beneficiaries &   Communities

Community   Needs Assessment, Types of organization seeking proposals & their   processes

Module   III : Modelling or Designing Solution

Ideation   & Solutioning for problem the proposal should solve, Models of   implementing solutions

Module   IV : Preparation

Prereparation   of a Proposal : Considerations, Focus Areas 

Module   V : Acceptor Organizations

Acceptor   Organization Dynamics, Stakeholder Management, Messaging Alignment (Pitching   Strategy)

Module   VI : Gaining Acceptance

Negotiations   for WIN WIN

  “Importance of relevant data collection before writing a proposal. 

Presenting your proposal in an organized way. 

Thinking of the proposal from the stakeholders’ viewpoint.”

The program is recommended for CXOs, NGO-Leadership, senior and middle management of NGOs, government officials, heads of institutions and heads of CSR initiatives.

Sessions will be interactive and shall include concept presentations, group work, real life simulated Case Study work exercises, group discussions and reading materials.

July 09th 2022 from 9 AM to 6 PM

Bangalore International Center (BIC) Domlur, Bangalore

The registration Fee will be INR : 3,000/= all inclusive. Payable before the commencement of the Workshop.

Early Bird special Fee is Rs. 2,400/= for Registration before 30th June  2022.

Please fill up the Registration using the link provided above. On reviewing your details, payment link will be sent through an email to the mail Id mentioned in the form. 

The registration will be capped at 25 participants per batch. 

For confirmation, write to : contact@prakalpasoujanya.org

All successful participants will receive Certificate. Attendance in sessions will be very important criteria for issuance of Certificate.