Introduction to proposal writing

Explore the essential components of a compelling proposal, including crafting a persuasive statement of need, detailing your project, budgeting smartly, and concluding with impact. Plus, gain insider tips on leveraging Foundation Directory and Candid's GuideStar for researching potential funders and optimizing your organization's profile. Join us to elevate your proposal game and secure the funding your nonprofit deserves Recording date: December 13, 2023 Use the following bookmarks to jump to sections of the training: Introduction 00:00:05 Introduction and agenda 00:01:08 Introduction to webinar cohost 00:03:43 What is Candid? The writing process 00:05:47 Proposal writing process steps 00:10:48 Formatting 00:14:15 Typical elements of a proposal What funders really want to know 00:16:26 What specific need are you addressing? 00:19:11 What are you trying to achieve? 00:23:11 What are your strategies for making it happen? 00:25:29 How do you know if you're successful? 00:29:09 Why are you the best organization to do this work? 00:33:00 Nonprofits' Candid profiles The core components of a proposal 00:44:20 Conclusion 00:45:40 Executive summary 00:48:30 Supporting materials How to follow up 00:52:03 If the answer is "yes" 00:53:46 If the answer is "no" Closing 00:55:38 Key takeaways 00:56:52 Q&A