Proposal & Program Design

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.

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.
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.
Proposal drafting and budget development
We draft compelling proposal narratives and develop realistic budgets that align with program activities and donor requirements.
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.
Post-submission support
We provide support during donor review processes, including preparation for presentations and responses to clarification requests.
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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