Project Design and Winning Proposals
Transform community needs into fundable projects and write compelling proposals that secure donor support.
Self-Study Certificate Course
Start: Immediate Access
Time: Around 12 hours to complete
Transform Problems into Fundable Projects
In humanitarian and development work, even the best project ideas struggle to secure funding. This isn't because there's anything wrong with the concept—but because they're often poorly designed or poorly communicated to donors. When project design and proposal writing are weak, organizations face:
- Rejected funding applications despite addressing critical community needs
- Wasted time on proposals that never make it past initial review
- Missed opportunities to serve communities while waiting for funding
- Projects that never launch or fail to create meaningful change
This practical training equips you with systematic approaches to design projects that deliver results for your beneficiaries and write proposals that resonate with donors. Through effective project design and proposal writing, you can:
- Transform community needs into fundable project designs
- Align your proposals with donor priorities
- Communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively
- Increase proposal success rates
How You'll Learn
This self-paced course combines video lessons, practical exercises, and assessments:
- Video presentations with downloadable transcripts and handouts
- Practical templates and tasks for immediate application
- Reflection exercises to adapt concepts to your context
- End-of-module knowledge checks
- Certificate upon completion
Course developed and presented by Neil Kendrick, founder of ELD Impact, with 25+ years of experience training humanitarian professionals across 20+ countries