Introduction to Proposal Writing

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:

• The basic elements of a proposal
• The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal
• How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no

Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
• Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.

Looking for sample proposals? Candid’s Sample Documents gallery has samples of actual winning proposals recommended by grantmakers.

For more on proposal budgets, see this free class: Introduction to Project Budgets.