Proposal & Program Design

Turn ideas into structured, fundable, and scalable projects through planning and design support.

Program Design Team

Design for Impact

Our proposal and program design services help you transform ideas into well-structured, fundable, and impactful projects. We work with you to develop compelling proposals that align with donor priorities while staying true to your mission.

Whether you're responding to a specific funding opportunity or developing a new program concept, our team provides the technical expertise and strategic guidance needed to create proposals that stand out and programs that deliver results.

Our Key Offerings

We provide comprehensive proposal and program design services to help you secure funding and create effective programs.

Theory of Change Development

Collaborative development of clear, evidence-based theories of change that articulate how your activities lead to desired outcomes.

Proposal Writing Support

Expert assistance with drafting compelling proposals that meet donor requirements and effectively communicate your vision.

Logical Framework Design

Creation of comprehensive logframes with clear objectives, indicators, and assumptions for effective program monitoring.

Budget Development

Preparation of realistic, compliant budgets that align with program activities and donor guidelines.

Key Benefits

Our proposal and program design services deliver tangible improvements to your funding success rate and program effectiveness.

Increased funding success rates
Stronger program designs with clear theories of change
Better alignment between activities, budgets, and outcomes
Enhanced donor confidence in your organization
More effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Program Design Benefits

Our Process

We follow a structured yet flexible approach to proposal and program design, ensuring thorough analysis and compelling presentation.

Opportunity analysis and concept development

We begin by analyzing the funding opportunity and developing initial program concepts that align with both donor priorities and your organizational mission.

1

Theory of change and program framework

We work with you to articulate a clear theory of change and develop a comprehensive program framework with objectives, activities, and outcomes.

2

Proposal drafting and budget development

We draft compelling proposal narratives and develop realistic budgets that align with program activities and donor requirements.

3

Review, refinement, and submission

We conduct thorough reviews of all proposal components, refine as needed, and prepare final submission packages that meet all donor requirements.

4

Post-submission support

We provide support during donor review processes, including preparation for presentations and responses to clarification requests.

5

Success Stories

See how our proposal and program design services have helped organizations secure funding and implement effective programs.

Multi-Year Education Program

Helped an NGO develop a comprehensive proposal for a multi-year education program, resulting in $2.5 million in funding from a major international donor.

Key Results:

  • Secured full funding for a 3-year program
  • Developed innovative monitoring framework praised by donor
  • Created scalable program model now being replicated in other regions

Health Sector Consortium Proposal

Facilitated proposal development for a consortium of health organizations, resulting in a successful $4 million grant for community health initiatives.

Key Results:

  • Coordinated inputs from 5 partner organizations
  • Developed clear roles and responsibilities for consortium members
  • Created integrated M&E system for tracking joint outcomes

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