Programme Overview
Project Conceptualization and Design is an essential primary step towards desired successful outcome. Project Design represents a mixture of ideas, materials and processes that are pooled and organized for the purpose of achieving the ultimate goal. Constructive Project Design can help avoid pitfalls and provide the guidance for maintaining fundamental aspects of the programme, including the scheduling and budgeting. Preliminary stages of the project are extremely important, as strategic efforts made in the frontend of a project will support successful execution and the achievement of anticipated results.
Project Designing, Proposal Writing and Fundraising Training in Paris, France has been designed in order to provide a comprehensive coverage of project management phases, starting from project conceptualization all the way to proposal development and fund allocation. The delegates will acquire essential skills for liaising with stakeholders and developing fundraising initiatives.
Target Audience
The programme is the best suit for:
- Development Professionals
- Policy Makers
- Project Sponsors and Donor Organization’s Staff
- Project Assistants, Officers, Managers and Planners
- National Project Coordinators
- NGO Members
- National Development Planning Officers
- Resource mobilization officers.
Tick what your team needs to be able to do.
Programme Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this intensive training course, the participants will be able to:
- Understand the need for projects in development
- Appreciate the phases of project management
- Develop practical project ideas and comprehensive project proposals
- Come up with possible project funding sources
- Liaise with stakeholders in project idea initiation and fundraising initiatives.
Programme Contents
- Management principles and practices
- Project Definition
- The role of projects in development
- Detailed description of project structure and activities.
- Basics of project management phases
- Project design
- Project evaluation
- Relevance of project phases in proposal writing and formulation
- The sections of a standard project/grant proposal
- Assessing institutional capabilities
- Model for proposal development
- Techniques for writing winning proposals
- Gathering background information
- Defining the approach
- Why proposals get rejected
- Writing the statement of need
- Writing procedures
- Preparing the budget
- Setting fundraising goals
- Developing a fundraising plan
- Developing fundraising plan calendar
- Connecting organization/programmes to funder interests
- Developing fundraising strategies
- Mobilizing non-profit boards to fundraise
- Choosing funding partners
- Approaching individual donors and institutional funders
- Fostering strong working relationships with grant makers
- New trends in grant making
- Grant-maker decision-making process
- Staff roles in fundraising efforts
Full day-by-day contents
First Day
- Management principles and practices
- Project Definition
- The role of projects in development
- Detailed description of project structure and activities.
- Basics of project management phases
- Project design
- Project time line
Second Day
- Project evaluation
- Relevance of project phases in proposal writing and formulation
- The sections of a standard project/grant proposal
- Assessing institutional capabilities
- Model for proposal development
- Techniques for writing winning proposals
- Problem/need assessment
Third Day
- Gathering background information
- Defining the approach
- Why proposals get rejected
- Writing the statement of need
- Writing procedures
- Preparing the budget
- Submission
Fourth Day
- Setting fundraising goals
- Developing a fundraising plan
- Developing fundraising plan calendar
- Connecting organization/programmes to funder interests
- Developing fundraising strategies
- Mobilizing non-profit boards to fundraise
- Evaluating funding prospects
Fifth Day
- Choosing funding partners
- Approaching individual donors and institutional funders
- Fostering strong working relationships with grant makers
- New trends in grant making
- Grant-maker decision-making process
- Staff roles in fundraising efforts
- Action planning.
Programme Methodology
Project Designing, Proposal Writing and Fundraising Training in Paris, France will feature a well-balanced mix of open presentation, individual assignments, group discussions and case studies. The presenter will encourage maximum participation of delegates in order to support an interactive learning process and promote knowledge share. On the last day of training the participants will be given a task to conceptualize an idea in the chosen field and prepare the detailed proposal for justifying the feasibility and sustainability of the project suggested. Each session will be finalized by acquiring participant feedback and the discussion of their duty-related queries relevant to the course. Therefore the presenter will be able to offer tailored approach to each and every attendee and respond individually to their needs.
Course Deliverables
Participants will enjoy a full-service experience that covers everything needed before, during, and after the programme:
Before the Programme
- Participant Pre-Assessment to ensure effective preparation
- Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory (E-visa applications are fully processed by our team)
During the Programme
- Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
- Accommodation with Breakfast for the full duration
- Welcome Dinner for networking and connecting with fellow Participants & the Risalat Team
- Risalat Training Kit, including: bag, water bottle, coffee mug, t-shirt, cap, passport cover, pens, notebook, magnet, keychain
- Lunch Provided Daily during training days
- Comprehensive Course Manual & Training Materials
- Project-Based Templates, Tools, and Worksheets
- Mini Pad / Tablet for convenient access to digital resources
- Digital Case Studies, Reading Packs & Reference Materials
- Access to Sample Datasets & Practical Exercises
- Field Visit (where applicable)
- Complimentary Refreshments & Full Training Venue Facilities
- Access to Online Learning Resources
- Entertaining City Tour
- Certificate of Completion
- Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
After the Programme
- Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
- Programme Report
£3,850 per participant · invoice and bank transfer · groups of 5 or more receive a discount
Five or more from one organisation: ask for the group rate on the invoice request.
Ten or more: an in-house version for your institution may cost less per person. Ask for an in-house quote.
Registration closes in 77 days (3 Jan 2027)
