Description
This course helps staff members at NGOs effectively manage the proposal process at the country office level by learning how USAID works. You will also learn the processes and challenges of responding to NOFOs, RFAs, and RFPs in the home office.
*NOFO is Notice of Funding Opportunity
What will you learn
- Analyze RFAs and RFPs from technical and cost perspectives
- Submit proposals using the format of the USAID Request for Application/Request (RFA/RFP)
- Manage the proposal process at the field level, either as a direct responsibility or in partnership with headquarters staff
- Conduct internal strategy meetings to facilitate the development of a strong technical solution, set calendars/timelines for managing the response, and identify appropriate team members for the proposal review process
- Establish effective partnerships for proposal development
- Develop an action plan to enhance the business development process within your organization, including anticipating solicitations and planning proposals in advance
Who should attend
- Finance staff who want to enhance their proposal writing or review skills
- Program staff – at HQ and in the community – who work on new business development
- Business development staff who are seeking to improve their team’s processes and systems
- Administrative staff who are interested in supporting the proposal writing process