Do you wish to improve or finetune your proposal writing skills, just before the peak pressure of proposal writing starts? Join our two-day Proposal Writing Summer School!

Day 1: Research and setup

• Understanding the donor – What are donors really looking for, and how can you stand out?

• Setting up a proposal team – What roles are needed, and how should you structure the proposal development process?

• Creating a review grid – Learn how to identify both formal and informal evaluation criteria and organize the review process.

• Drafting a proposal outline – Understand the key components of a proposal and how to build a solid structure.

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Day 2: Writing and Refining

• Writing key sections – Dive deeper into crafting specific parts of a proposal.

• Collaborative grant writing – Learn how to write consistently and coherently as a team.

• Persuasive writing – Strengthen your proposal with techniques for writing convincingly.

• Compliance and responsiveness check – Review proposals to identify weak points before the donor does.

At HVFC we know that fundraising is a team effort. This summer school is designed for both fundraising and non-fundraising professionals with some experience in proposal development, whether you write, review, or coordinate proposals.

We keep the group small and interactive, with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants. You’ll work on real cases, tailored to the group’s diverse backgrounds, for practical, hands-on learning.

• Two-day interactive workshop
• Guidance from two experienced trainers
• Networking with fellow institutional fundraisers
• Customizable proposal development tools
• Writing a Winning Proposal handbook
• One proposal feedback (per organization) of up to 4 hours of expert coaching within three months of the workshop
• Certificate of completion

• The fee starts at 995 euro (for the first 5 signups), 1.495 for the next 5 and 1.995 for the final 5.
• The fee includes workshop participation, lunch and refreshments, and the follow-up feedback.
• No VAT added! HVFC is audited and certified by CRKBO, which allows us to offer VAT-exempt training.