Introduction to Proposal Management

New to grant writing and proposal management? This 50+ page, hands-on guide will take you through the process of planning a proposal all the way through to submission. In addition to detailed guidance, the guide includes worksheets and templates.

From assembling the proposal team to managing the filing system and executing the final submission, the guide provides information that is actionable and highly practical.

You'll find templates to:

-Plan proposal team meetings

-Develop a team member contact list

-Create a proposal schedule

-Collect reviewer feedback

-Complete an inventory of proposal materials

You’ll also find suggested guidelines for:

-Composing email messages that get read

-Polishing the final draft with the help of a style guide

-Naming files and folders to make them easy to locate and search

-Completing a final review before submitting the proposal

-Contacting the funder after the proposal submission