This course is designed to equip professionals in development and humanitarian sectors with the skills to develop winning proposals, respond effectively to donor calls, and secure sustainable funding. It covers the entire grant acquisition process, from donor mapping to post-submission follow-up.
Learning Methodology
Live proposal development labs
Review of real funding calls and successful proposals
Peer reviews and group editing sessions
Grant pitch simulations and donor interaction roleplays
Templates, writing guides, and practical tools
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Analyze funding calls and eligibility criteria
Develop concept notes, technical proposals, and budgets
Align proposals with donor priorities and language
Use logical frameworks and theory of change models
Present proposals persuasively and handle donor feedback
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (In-person or Live Virtual)
Locations: Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra
Format: Hands-on workshops, proposal coaching, writing toolkit
Certification: Issued by Alverton Global
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
- 7 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Donor Landscape and Grant Strategy3
- Call for Proposals Analysis3
- Writing Technical Proposals3
- Developing Budgets and Work Plans3
- Theory of Change and Logframes3
- Reviewing, Submitting, and Following Up3
- Simulation and Proposal Pitch3
Requirements
- Prior experience in development, program design, or fundraising
- Strong written communication skills
Features
- Covers entire grant acquisition process
- Based on real donor calls and successful case studies
- Templates and toolkits for immediate application
- Simulation of proposal pitch with expert feedback
- Certification by Alverton Global
Target audiences
- Fundraising and Grant Officers
- Program Managers and Technical Leads
- Business Development Officers
- Executive Directors and NGO Founders
- Consultants supporting donor-funded initiatives
