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【Re-run】Practical Skills and Essential Components for Funding Proposal Writing

Introduction

NGOs are used to preparing funding proposals for various funders. However, it is unlikely that funders would provide substantial feedback or provide the reasons for declining the applications. In this regard, it is rather difficult to understand the requirements of funders or to improve or enhance the proposal content.  

This course aims to facilitate participants to understand the funders’ perspectives, include their consideration, the vetting and assessment process of private foundations. Participants will also learn some practical writing skills and ways to enrich the project content. 

Objective

  • To enhance participants’ capacity in preparing funding proposals
  • To understand the essential elements to be included in a funding proposal
  • To increase participants’ understanding of the requirements and concerns of funders when they vet or assess the proposals

Content

  • Work procedures of government and family/private foundations in handling the applications
  • Key components of a funding proposal and the important points to note
  • Skills in presenting complicated project ideas precisely and concisely 
  • Preparatory work before writing the proposal
  • How to review and evaluate your funding proposals
  • The follow-up process after submitting the application and something you should be aware of 
  • Consideration of funding agencies and factors which influence the chance of success
  • Fatal mistakes that should be avoided
  • Sharing among the participants of their application experiences  
  • In-class exercise
    (To optimize the learning experiences, participants are encouraged to bring along one funding proposal, either soft copy or hard copy, that they have previously prepared to the class. The proposal is only for your own reference and would not have to be shared with the trainer or other participants.)

Details

Course Code : 24B-08
Date(s) : 20 Nov 2024 (Wed)
Time : 0930 - 1745 (7 Hours)
Venue : Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants : Project Managers and Team leaders of NGOs responsible for writing funding proposals
Class Size : 25
Language : Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee : HKD 1,940.00
    HKD 1,750.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
    HKD 620.00 ("Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme"- the highest subsidy amount is 60% of the course fee. Please refer to “Financial Assistance”.)
Early Bird Fee : HKD 1,550.00 (Payment on or before 28/10/2024 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries : 2864 2905 or institute@hkcss.org.hk
Speaker(s) :
Ms. WONG Pui Man 王佩雯女士
Registered Social Worker, formerly worked as Project Manager in the Keswick Foundation and Project Officer in the Sustainable Development Fund
Ms. Wong worked in various funding organisations, both government fund and private foundations for more than ten years (including 8 years in the Keswick Foundation and 6 years in the Sustainable Development Fund of the HKSARG). Her duties included vetting and assessing proposal applications, discussing project details with NGO applicants, as well as preparing papers and the information to facilitate the decision-making process of the board. Besides, as registered social worker who had worked as a unit-in-charge of Youth Volunteer Network of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups for 5 years, Ms. Wong had experiences in preparing proposals for various funders as well. She has a solid understanding of frontline services and could provide valuable recommendations to help participants improve their project content.

Remarks

Quota is set for each course in "Small NGO Talent Development Subsidy Programme". All applications are subject to approval. For details, please click HERE .


Applicants have to use the online membership system of the HKCSS Institute for enrollment. The membership is on an individual basis, for the application of the courses and activities of the HKCSS Institute only.

Staff from HKCSS Agency Members will not automatically become members of the HKCSS Institute. The membership is not equivalent to the membership status of HKCSS Agency Member.

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