Proposal Development Best Practices for NGOs

A powerful proposal can unlock the funding you need to serve your community. But writing one — and winning — requires more than passion. It demands clarity, structure, alignment with donor priorities, and a compelling case for impact.

In today’s competitive funding environment, especially for NGOs in Lebanon and the region, donor expectations are rising. This course is built to help you meet them. From storytelling to logframes, budgeting to submission strategies, we walk you through every component of a successful proposal — with hands-on exercises that simulate real-life funding scenarios.

What You’ll Gain

Winning Structures & Techniques
Master the key components of successful proposals — from problem statements to objectives, activities, and impact narratives.

Donor Alignment & Positioning
Understand how to tailor proposals to different funders, calls for proposals, and evaluation criteria.

Budgeting & LogFrame Integration
Translate your narrative into a solid, realistic budget and results framework that funders trust.

Impact Storytelling
Use human-centered narratives, data, and outcomes to bring your proposal to life.

Peer Review & Common Mistakes
Identify and avoid the red flags that often derail good proposals, and practice peer feedback sessions to strengthen your work.

Designed for grant writers, fundraising teams, and program managers looking to sharpen their writing and boost their success rate.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the Funding Landscape – Institutional vs. Private Donors.
• How to Write a Winning Proposal – Key Components & Structure.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning for Proposals.
• Common Mistakes in Proposal Writing & How to Fix Them.
• Hands-On Proposal Writing Workshop & Peer Review.

Training Agenda

• Understanding the Funding Landscape: Institutional vs. Private Donors
• Key Components & Structure of a Winning Proposal
• Storytelling & Impact-Driven Narratives
• Budgeting & Financial Planning Basics
• Common Proposal Writing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Introduction to LogFrame Development
• Peer Review & Feedback Session

Target Audience: Grant writers, program managers, fundraising teams.