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The MCH Proposal

The MCH Proposal. Development and Critique. The MCH Proposal: Development and Critique. Introduction Donor vs foundation funding Funding resources Funding trends Preparing a good proposal Proposal critique. Key Proposal Development Steps. Identify and research health need

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The MCH Proposal

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  1. The MCH Proposal Development and Critique

  2. The MCH Proposal: Development and Critique • Introduction • Donor vs foundation funding • Funding resources • Funding trends • Preparing a good proposal • Proposal critique

  3. Key Proposal Development Steps • Identify and research health need • Identify potential funders • Identify potential partners • Design appropriate intervention • Develop proposal and budget • Submit proposal

  4. Govt/multinational vs. Foundation Funds • Flexibility (health need, geographic region, partners, etc.) • Contract or grant • Administrative and financial Requirements • Size and scope

  5. Funding Resources • www.unwire.org • www.google.com • www.foundationcenter.org/ • www.eps.gov

  6. Funding Trends • Sustainable approaches • Evaluation, output driven • Alliances • Cost share or leveraged financing • Public/private partnerships • Global Funds

  7. Preparing a Good Proposal

  8. Project beings with a compelling feasible Idea • Addresses clearly articulated need • Matches donor priorities • Can be completed within time frame • Needs/constraints can be addressed • Will result in measurable difference

  9. Write proposal making sure that: • Writing is clear and concise • Figures and tables are used when possible • Specific format requirements of the donor are met • All math is correct! • Proposal completed on time…

  10. Executive summary Introduction Background Goals and objectives Implementation plan Evaluation Budget request and justification Supporting materials Proposal Overview

  11. Executive Summary • Outline goal and key project elements • Funding required • Short, clear, compelling!

  12. Introduction • Introduce need and beneficiaries • Introduce project response • Introduce submitting organization • Introduce key partners • Outline fit with funder priorities

  13. Background • Describe project context • Describe organization and partners work related to project • Discuss community and official support • Describe other related projects

  14. Goals and Objectives • Describe overall goal of project • “Improve the reproductive health of women in the target area.” • List specific, measurable “SMART” objectives • Integrate reproductive health education into 25% of micro-credit programs nationwide • Increase by 10% participation of out-of-school girls in health and development program

  15. Use SMART Project Objectives • SMART Project objectives • Simple • Measurable • Appropriate • Realistic • Time limited

  16. Implementation Plan • Describe specific project activities • Describe project management plan • Match implementation plan with budget • Outline when key activities will be initiated and completed (project timeline)

  17. Evaluation • Describe project outcomes • Describe how progress toward objectives will be measured • Outline how project will be monitored • Budget for evaluation (10%-15%)

  18. Budget Request and Justification • Outline budget year and category (staff, travel, equipment/supplies, facilities, indirect costs) • Justify each budget item by matching to implementation plan

  19. Sample 1-year budget Staff Staff titles Days Rate Amount Director 40 $300 $12,000 Fringe Benefit @ 25% $3,000 Consultants Training expert 20 $250 $ 5,000 Staff subtotal $20,000 Travel Seattle-Kenya RT $2,500 $2,500 Nairobi 8 days perdiem $200 $1,600 Travel Subtotal $4,100

  20. Supporting Materials • Information that is helpful, but not crucial, to understanding the project • letters of support • summaries of previous work • staff capabilities • organizational information • publications

  21. GOOD LUCK!Jacqueline Sherris, Ph.D.Strategic Program Leader Reproductive Healthsherris@path.orgwww.path.org

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