Section Writing for USAID
Section Writing for USAID
7.7
(10 ratings)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Improve your writing and learn to craft compelling, responsive proposal sections
Section Writing for USAID
7.7
(10 ratings)
4 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Improve your writing and learn to craft compelling, responsive proposal sections
Hosted by
Joanne Moore
Expert proposal writer and former executive at top USAID implementing partners
Course overview
Write Better Proposals
This course is geared towards international development professionals looking to up their proposal writing game. Participants will learn the anatomy of a typical USAID proposal and how to craft responsive, persuasive proposal sections.
Who Should Take This Course?
01
Business development managers seeking to craft more responsive proposals
02
New Partners for USAID looking to win more business
03
Project managers hoping to improve their proposal writing skills
Learning Objectives
Understand how to read and analyze an RFP
Learn the best practices and tactical tips for rapid and detailed reads of RFPs and other solicitation documents
Develop responsive proposal outlines
We'll cover the fundamentals of outlining, a foundational skill in proposal writing
Write concise, compelling proposal sections
You'll understand the typical anatomy of a USAID technical volume and how to tackle the Management & Staffing Plan, Personnel, Corporate Capabilities, and Past Performance sections of a proposal.
Learn tactics for persuasive writing
Participants will walk away with a better sense of how to make their content persuasive and interesting
Join an upcoming cohort
Section Writing for USAID
Cohort 4 - May 2023
$800 USD
Dates
May 2 - 23, 2023
Payment Deadline
May 1, 2023
Cohort 5 - October 2023
$800 USD
Dates
Oct 3 - 24, 2023
Payment Deadline
Sep 30, 2023
Meet your instructor
Joanne Moore
Course Facilitator
After 13 years successfully working in and leading business development and project management efforts at USAID implementing partners (IPs) Chemonics International (contractor) and Population Services International (NGO), Joanne started JoMoConsult LLC and has been providing similar consulting services primarily to USAID IPs for nearly a decade. Joanne loves creating and delivering training and sharing her experience, expertise, and epic mistakes all in an effort to support others on their professional journeys
Course syllabus
01
Reading an RFP and Intro to Outlining
In this first module we'll cover how to effectively read and analyze a typical USAID RFP. Participants will also learn the basics of outlining, a fundamental proposal writing skill.
02
The Management & Staffing Plan
This session covers how to approach Management & Staffing Plans (including personnel sections). Topics include:
- Who writes the section?
- Where to look in the RFP
- What makes up the Management Plan?
- What is the point of the Personnel section?
- How to solicit input from teammates
03
Corporate Capabilities and Past Performance
What are these sections, and how do writers distinguish between them? What makes a compelling capabilities section? What pitfalls should writers avoid when seeking examples of past performance?
04
Persuasive Writing
In this compelling module, we'll cover how to make your writing more persuasive, concise, and responsive.
Course schedule
3-4 hours per week
Mondays
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Every Monday for four weeks we will meet as a group for a live cohort session.
Weekly Homework
1.5 hours per week
We'll be assigning homework each week to put the practical skills you learn during the live session to work!
Join an upcoming cohort
Section Writing for USAID
Cohort 4 - May 2023
$800 USD
Dates
May 2 - 23, 2023
Payment Deadline
May 1, 2023
Cohort 5 - October 2023
$800 USD
Dates
Oct 3 - 24, 2023
Payment Deadline
Sep 30, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I can’t make a live session?
I work full-time, what is the expected time commitment?
Join an upcoming cohort
Section Writing for USAID
Cohort 4 - May 2023
$800 USD
Dates
May 2 - 23, 2023
Payment Deadline
May 1, 2023
Cohort 5 - October 2023
$800 USD
Dates
Oct 3 - 24, 2023
Payment Deadline
Sep 30, 2023
$800 USD
7.7
(10)
4 Weeks