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How to write a winning proposal
OverviewOverview Thinking about the proposed work
(the who, the what and the when) Creating the plan (identifying steps,
assigning tasks) Writing the proposal Challenges to consider Tips and suggestions as you move
forward
Why write a proposal?Why write a proposal?
To communicate your interests and ideas
To create a plan for action To use as a “contract” to
guide your work
Thinking about the proposed workThinking about the proposed work
Who will be involved? What will you do? When will you do the
things you want to do?
The “who”:The “who”:Thinking about the key playersThinking about the key players
Who will be involved?• From the organization• From the community• From the field more broadly
What role will each person/group play?• The lead• The working group• The advisors
The “what”: Clarifying the purposeThe “what”: Clarifying the purpose Two different evaluation grants, both
designed:• To build capacity for evaluation within an
organization• To enhance collaborative practice• To provide time/resources for evaluation-
related activities for existing programs relevant to child and youth (ages 0 – 18) mental health
The Evaluation Capacity Building Grant (ECBG)• To create an evaluation framework consisting
of: ◦ A program logic model, and ◦ An outcomes, indicators and measures
chart
The Evaluation Implementation Grant:• To use an established framework to conduct
the evaluation (i.e., the program logic model and evaluation plan)
• To collect and analyze process- and/or outcome-related information
• To collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders to share information about the experience of implementing the evaluation project
When stating the purpose…When stating the purpose… You should provide:
• An introduction• Relevant background information on the topic
area and program• A clear purpose statement and set of goals for
the proposed work
Example: To evaluate our anger management program in order to:1. Verify that we are delivering the program in the way we intended, and2. Identify particular outcomes associated with involvement in the program.
The “when”:The “when”:Planning the proposed activitiesPlanning the proposed activities
Based on the goals outlined, sketch out a plan of action
Consult with stakeholders (both formally and informally) for suggested activities
Think about resources ($, time, and personnel)
Writing the proposalWriting the proposal
ECBG applicants: Program overview Relevance statement Internal/external partnerships Evaluation practices Budget and justification Value added
EIG applicants: Program overview Relevance statement Overview of proposed evaluation Current evaluation practices Internal/external partnerships Budget and justification Knowledge exchange and
dissemination Sustainability Value added
Common shortcomings of proposals: Common shortcomings of proposals: Pitfalls to avoidPitfalls to avoid
The proposed work is unclear The questions being addressed
have been addressed elsewhere There is no rationale for the
proposed work The proposed activities are
unrealistic There are errors in grammar,
spelling, and punctuation
Tips for writingTips for writing Avoid awkward, rambling, and run-on
sentences Avoid sentence fragments Use the right word in the right place
• “Principal Investigator” or “Principle Investigator”?
Use clear, plain language• “use” or “utilize”?• “In view of the fact that…” or
“Because…”? Always use examples to support your
point
Use an active voice• “The program is delivered by social workers
with a specialization in CBT” or “Social workers specializing in CBT deliver the program”
Have a colleague read through to check for spelling mistakes and flow
Forget “style”—focus on clarity Write, re-write, and write again!
Suggestions as you move forwardSuggestions as you move forward
Be sure to read through the guidelines Make sure the title of your proposed work is
clear and concise• E.g. An evaluation of the Anger Management
Program at Any Organization Ensure that the goals and objectives of the
proposed work are concrete and relevant
Provide a strong rationale for the proposed work
Make sure the activities are reasonable and achievable within the time frame allotted
Speak with Centre consultants if you have questions or need information clarified
Questions?Questions?
Dr. Purnima Sundar
Research and Knowledge Exchange Consultant
613.737.7600 Ext. 3485
psundar@cheo.on.ca
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