Community Development Project Proposal Writing and Fundraising

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 02 – 13 Mar 2026 | 01 – 12 Jun 2026 | 07 – 18 Sep 2026 | 07 – 18 Dec 2026

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The Community Development Project Proposal Writing and Fundraising training is a practical two-week programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive community development project proposals, prepare realistic budgets, and mobilize financial and non-financial resources for sustainable community initiatives.

The training focuses on the complete project proposal development and fundraising cycle, from community needs identification and project concept development to proposal writing, donor research, budgeting, fundraising strategies, donor engagement, submission, and grant management. Participants will also learn how to align proposals with donor priorities, demonstrate measurable results, develop sustainability strategies, and build long-term relationships with funding partners.

Through practical exercises, case studies, group work, proposal development sessions, and simulated donor presentations, participants will have an opportunity to develop a complete community development project proposal and fundraising strategy.

TARGET GROUP

This training is suitable for:

Community development officers and practitioners
NGO and CBO staff and managers
Project and programme officers
Fundraising and resource mobilization officers
Proposal and grant development officers
Development practitioners and social workers
Government officers involved in community development programmes
Staff of civil society and faith-based organizations
Community-based organizations and local development groups
Youth and women's development organizations
Project coordinators and field officers
Consultants involved in community development projects
Staff responsible for donor relations and partnerships
Individuals seeking to develop professional skills in project proposal writing and fundraising

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1: Introduction to Community Development Project Funding
MODULE 2: Community Needs Assessment and Identification of Fundable Ideas
MODULE 3: Project Concept Development and Concept Notes
MODULE 4: Donor Research and Funding Opportunity Identification
MODULE 5: Understanding Donor Guidelines and Calls for Proposals
MODULE 6: Writing Effective Project Proposals
MODULE 7: Results Framework and Logical Framework Approach
MODULE 8: Project Work Planning and Implementation Planning
MODULE 9: Project Budgeting and Financial Planning
MODULE 10: Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Strategies
MODULE 11: Proposal Development, Review and Quality Assurance
MODULE 12: Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
MODULE 13: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability
MODULE 14: Project Sustainability, Risk Management and Exit Strategies
MODULE 15: Practical Project Proposal Development
MODULE 16: Proposal Presentation and Fundraising Pitch

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.