Unit-4
Proposals
Proposals are persuasive documents intended to initiate a project and get the reader to authorize
a course of action proposed in the document. These might include proposals to. Perform a task
(such as conducting a feasibility study, a research project, etc.) Provide a product. Provide a
service.
A proposal is a suggestion, plan, or idea presented in written form to a person or group of
people for their consideration and acceptance. Formal proposals are written in a specific form,
using formal language, and are usually used by people external to the company and for
complex issues.
A proposal is an essential marketing document that helps cultivate an initial professional
relationship between an organization and a donor over a project to be implemented. The
proposal outlines the plan of the implementing organization about the project, giving
extensive information about the intention, for implementing it, the ways to manage it and the
results to be delivered from it.
A proposal is a very important document. In some cases, a concept note precedes a proposal,
briefing the basic facts of the project idea. However, the project idea faces a
considerable challenge when it has to be presented in a framework.
The proposal has a framework that establishes ideas formally for a clear understanding of the
project for the donor. Besides, unless the ideas are not documented in writing, they do not exist.
Hence, a proposal facilitates appropriate words for the conception of an idea. Proposals have
recently become more sophisticated.
This reflects the increased competitiveness and larger resources existing in the NGO sector. The
trend of inviting proposals for contracting development program began with the allotment of
substantial resources for development that triggered off the mushrooming of NGOs around the
world.
Enormous opportunities existing in the sector have led to the trend of making proposal writing a
profession. Proposal writing poses many challenges, especially for small and unskilled NGOs. Here,
we discuss some basic and necessary information required for developing a proposal.
Basic components of a proposal
Abstract/Summary. The abstract is the most important component of
the proposal. ...
Statement of Need. What is the issue that you are addressing and why
does it matter?
Project Activity, Methodology and Outcomes. ...
Evaluation. ...
Dissemination. ...
Budget and Continuation Funding.
Write a proposal for buying the computer for the CSIT and BIT Department at Central Campus of
Technology, Hattisar, Dharan addressing to the Campus chief. [5]
What is the difference between memos and proposals? [5]
Write about the basic components of a proposal. [5]
Write a proposal to the Department of CSIT and BIT for creating an attendance apps or a web page of
the department. [5]