Session 1: Introduction to Project Design & Planning -
โข KISS/KYSS (Keep your system simple) โ Make Toast Activity โข Overview of high level project design, planning and management principles (and why this preliminary step comes before project proposal) โข Key stages of the project lifecycle: Design, Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. โข Factors that influence project success or failure (interactive activity) โข Tools for effective project planning (e.g., Gantt charts, logic models).
Session 5: Introduction to Project Monitoring & Evaluation -
โข Importance of M&E in project management. โข Developing key performance indicators (KPIs โ links to session 2) โข Techniques for measuring project impact. โข Importance of communicating impact and milestones
Session 9: Submitting Proposal Successfully -
โข How do I submit a proposal successfully? โข Knowledge sharing on successful ways of implementing proposals. (for young professionals, funding organizations and NGOโs) โข Practical tips for sourcing funding opportunities โข Building your professional networks to attract funding
Session 2: Defining key elements of your Project - Why, What and How? (Goals, Objectives and Theory of Change) -
โข Start with Why - Crafting a problem statement and project scoping (Interactive) โข How to develop SMART objectives. โข Identifying key stakeholders and beneficiaries. โข Aligning projects with broader environmental and social goals. โข Theory of Change โข Project Indicators and Milestones
Session 7: Introduction to Project Funding - Translating a Project Plan into a Project Proposal -
โข Overview of different types of funding sources (grants, sponsorships, impact investors). โข Researching donor priorities and aligning project goals. โข Common mistakes to avoid when engaging with donors โข Key components of a funding proposal: Executive summary, problem statement, objectives, Theory of Change, Activities and methodology, budget, timelines and impact. โข Writing tips for clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness. โข Examples of successful proposals.
Session 11: Project Presentation and Networking Skills -
โข Techniques for pitching projects to funders and stakeholders. โข Role-playing exercises to practice proposal presentations. โข Building and maintaining professional relationships.
Session 12: Project Presentations -
Participants will be given the opportunity to prepare a short presentation to deliver to the group and receive feedback
Session 4: Guided Writing Session -
Facilitators will work closely with participants to put the day's learning into practice through crafting their individual project plans.
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Session 3: Developing a Workplan, Resource Allocation & Budgeting
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Session 6: Project Planning Tools, Tips & Tricks
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Workshop Close and Thanks