If you want to get grants for your nonprofit work, you need to create proposals your donors can easily understand and like.

I can show you how.

Introducing:

Project Proposal Design for Nonprofits

Your complete step by step roadmap to creating winning nonprofit project proposals that make sense to donors.

Your complete step by step roadmap to design nonprofit projects that make sense to your donors.

You are a small nonprofit with a small team. You are trying to raise funds from different sources. And you want to be more successful in winning project grants. Because that would help you implement bigger ideas and plans. And that would help you have more impact in the community you serve.

You want to

  • Know how to start developing a project proposal, so that you are ready with a solid proposal whenever you meet someone who wants to hear about it.
  • Learn about the building blocks of a good project proposal, so that you know what donors are looking for.
  • Understand how to prepare a project budget, so that you are sure to include all costs required for project implementation.

And you are looking for practical support in this, that helps you and your team get to work fast and easy.

Is this you?

Then join my course Project Proposal Design for nonprofits and start working on your own project idea. I am there every step of your way to guide you! And you will be part of a helpful community of peers that support each other

YES, I WANT THIS!

Introducing:

Project Proposal Design for Nonprofits

Your complete step by step roadmap to creating winning nonprofit project proposals that make sense to donors.

Your complete step by step roadmap to design nonprofit projects that make sense to your donors.

You are a small nonprofit with a small team. You are trying to raise funds from different sources. And you want to be more successful in winning project grants. Because that would help you implement bigger ideas and plans. And that would help you have more impact in the community you serve.

You want to

  • Know how to start developing a project proposal, so that you are ready with a solid proposal whenever you meet someone who wants to hear about it.
  • Learn about the building blocks of a good project proposal, so that you know what donors are looking for.
  • Understand how to prepare a project budget, so that you are sure to include all costs required for project implementation.

And you are looking for practical support in this, that helps you and your team get to work fast and easy.

Is this you?

Then join my course Project Proposal Design for nonprofits and start working on your own project idea. I am there every step of your way to guide you! And you will be part of a helpful community of peers that support each other

YES I WANT TO JOIN

This is for you if you:

  • NWork in a small nonprofit
  • NAre responsible for developing project proposals – or if you want to develop your first project proposal
  • NWant to understand the thinking and principles behind a successful project
  • NWant to learn how to make a clever project budget that includes everything you need
  • NAre willing to invest time in the course, ask questions, learn and put this into practice
  • NAre looking for a structured step-by-step approach with lots of examples and formats

This is not for you if you:

  • MDon't work in a nonprofit organization
  • MAre not interested in developing project proposals
  • MAre not interested in understanding the principles of project proposal development
  • MDon't think making project budgets is a skill you need to learn more about
  • MDon't have time to invest in learning and implementing step by step within your organization
  • MAre looking for someone else to do the job for you

About Suzanne Bakker

Hi, I am Suzanne Bakker. I work with small nonprofits so that they can professionalize and become more resilient. I’ve worked in both small and larger nonprofits myself for more than 30 years now – and I still do.

I remember what it was like to prepare my first project proposal. To try and fit the needs and plans of my nonprofit into the format of a donor. It was so hard!

But over the years I learned. From the rejections and from the approved projects. And most of all, I learned from my conversations with donors. About what they were looking for. And also about what they need to understand our ideas more easily.

Step by step I became successful at developing project proposals. I have been top fundraiser in several nonprofit. And I’ve helped raise 12,000,000 euro from nine different funding partners for 14 projects – in 3 years’ time!

Now I want to share all the things I learned with you. I want to help you understand how you can create a project proposal that makes sense to your donor. But I also want to help you design a project that generates the impact you want to have for your community or cause. Impact that you can showcase to your (funding) partners. And I want to help you make a project budget with everything you need. So that you won’t have a nasty surprise with costs that aren’t covered at the end.

I am a very structured, practical and practice-oriented person. I like to jump into things and get going. And I like to help people progress with their projects. If you are ready to dive in and do the work to move forward, I am here for you!

In Project Design for nonprofits you will learn

How to

  • Move from a rough idea to a well-structured project outline with stakeholder buy in.
  • Design your project so that it can bring the results and outcomes you want.
  • Develop a monitoring framework that helps you better implement the project
  • Prepare a realistic budget that fits the project, the organization, and the donors.
  • Read a call for proposals, and what to look out for in these calls.

 

After completing the course you will have:

  • Your own project outline,
  • Monitoring framework and
  • Budget

All of them ready to adapt to any donor’s format.

After completing the course

Your learnings will have a great impact on your organization and on yourself! You will:

  • Have ensured stakeholder support for your idea.
  • Know how to present your idea to a funder.
  • Know how to apply the same steps to any future idea.

In summary, you can be confident in the quality of your project design. You’ll feel more self-assured  when pitching your ideas to donors. And you will have a good chance of winning a project soon!

I NEED THIS COURSE

In Project Design for nonprofits you will learn

How to

  • Move from a rough idea to a well-structured project outline with stakeholder buy in.
  • Design your project so that it can bring the results and outcomes you want.
  • Develop a monitoring framework that helps you better implement the project
  • Prepare a realistic budget that fits the project, the organization, and the donors.
  • Read a call for proposals, and what to look out for in these calls.

 

After completing the course you will have:

  • Your own project outline,
  • Monitoring framework and
  • Budget

All of them ready to adapt to any donor’s format.

After completing the course

Your learnings will have a great impact on your organization and on yourself! You will:

  • Have ensured stakeholder support for your idea.
  • Know how to present your idea to a funder.
  • Know how to apply the same steps to any future idea.

In summary, you can be confident in the quality of your project design. You’ll feel more self-assured  when pitching your ideas to donors. And you will have a good chance of winning a project soon!

I NEED THIS COURSE

What others say …

Don’t take my word for all these wonderful results! Here are some quotes from participants in the online course Project Design:

“The course is well-structured and well presented.”

 

“In Module 2 I learned to think like a computer, step by step. To be logical without losing my imagination.”

“Validating my idea was new to me. It will make a real difference. We can have more real effective impact on people, and make them feel they are an important part of the project.”

“I like how Suzanne talks, it feels like she’s talking to me, very natural, with tiny mistakes. I LOVE the beginning of the lessons. The introductions and then highlighting the achievements at the end of the lessons. That makes me feel I am going to do it! It’s very motivational.”

“What I liked best about the course is the content and content presentation. The zeal you put in the course to ensure we get the best out of it.”

And I want to share one very special story with you. The story of Youth & Students Advocates for Development Initiative Nigeria (YSAD). They used all the knowledge and skills they picked up in the course, to develop a project. And this year they won a grant for it of almost 60,000 euro! Chairman Obinna Nwagbara says: “We registered in 2010. We could not achieve this until I came in touch with Suzanne in 2020. I took part in her course on Project Design that year and worked so hard on our proposal. She helped me with feedback and tips where possible, and beyond. We are part of Suzanne’s effort to make the world a better place – and so proud of where we are now!

What does this course look like? What will I learn?

The course consists of 4 modules. As soon as you join, you will have access to all modules and materials allowing you to progress at your own pace.

Module 1 – How to make sure your idea meets a real need

  • Learn how to engage the community you serve in shaping your idea
  • Analyze the context in which your project will take place
  • Assess the relevance of your project idea with the community

 

Module 2 – How to structure your project

  • Find out the difference between activities, outputs, results and impact
  • Formulate your assumptions and conditions
  • Learn to make a helpful risk assessment

Module 3 – How to check progress and stay on course for your impact

  • What are the indicators and targets?
  • Set your baseline (and why you need it!)
  • Plan for your monitoring steps

Module 4 – How to make a clever project budget?

  • Understand common elements of any budget (including terminology)
  • Learn about cost-type and activity budgets
  • How to avoid the most commo mistakes

What are my bonuses?

This course comes with two bonuses:

Access to private community for course members only to share and discuss. I will be there to answer your questions

Monthly Q&A every 1st Wednesday of the month. If you are not able to attend the live, you can submit your questions in advance in the member’s are and they will be answered in the Q&A. The recording will be available for you to watch at your convenience.   .

Formats, checklists and examples are all integrated into the course lessons.

YES I WANT THIS!

Support

 

You can join our helpful members in our private community. I will run monthly Q&As and the recordings will be available in the learning environment too.

I will check the private community daily for question and will answer them within 2 working days at the latest.

And what does this cost?

The price of this course is  300$. If you need to hire an expert write your project proposals, you would probably pay at least 750$. For writing, checking your documents and making edits. And you would need to hire that person again and again. Because you would still not know how to make a good project proposal yourself. Think about that for a moment!

But more importantly, imagine how you would feel if you can prepare project proposals easily. Without panic attacks and with confidence in the quality of your work. With confidence in your chances of winning that grant!

Is there a guarantee?

If you are not satisfied, email me within 14 calendar days of purchase and I will refund you 100%. It’s that simple.

So what’s next?

Choose the offer below that suits you best, and join my course!

And what does this cost?

The price of this course is  300$. If you need to hire an expert write your project proposals, you would probably pay at least 750$. For writing, checking your documents and making edits. And you would need to hire that person again and again. Because you would still not know how to make a good project proposal yourself. Think about that for a moment!

But more importantly, imagine how you would feel if you can prepare project proposals easily. Without panic attacks and with confidence in the quality of your work. With confidence in your chances of winning that grant!

Is there a guarantee?

If you are not satisfied, email me within 14 calendar days of purchase and I will refund you 100%. It’s that simple.

So what’s next?

Choose the offer below that suits you best, and join my course!

Support

 

You can join our helpful members in our private community. I will run monthly Q&As and the recordings will be available in the learning environment too.

I will check the private community daily for question and will answer them within 2 working days at the latest.

Choose Your Investment in Nonprofit Excellence

Our Project Design for Nonprofits course offers the same comprehensive content and support across all payment options. Select the one that aligns best with your financial situation.

Preferred Full Price – $300

Why This Matters: This is the real value of the course. Paying the full price supports the extensive resources and personal time investment we offer, valued at $85 per hour. Your choice to pay in full reflects the true worth and effort put into this course.

What You Get: Complete access to all course materials, monthly live Q&As, and continuous support.

Two Installment Plan – $150 x 2

Why This Matters: Flexible payment. A convenient option to spread the cost over two payments while accessing the full course benefits.

What You Get: Full access to the course, just like the full price option.

Pay What You Want – Starting at $85

Why This Matters: For financial flexibility. We understand financial constraints. This option is available if the full price is not feasible for you right now. Pay what you can, starting at $85.

What You Get: Full access to the course, including all support and resources, without any content limitations.

Choose Your Investment in Nonprofit Excellence

I want to join!

Note: There are no additional bonuses for choosing the full price or installment options. Every participant receives the same high-quality content and support, regardless of the payment option chosen. Our goal is to make this valuable course accessible to all who need it, while also recognizing the value of the resources provided.

Choose Your Investment in Nonprofit Excellence

Our Project Design for Nonprofits course offers the same comprehensive content and support across all payment options. Select the one that aligns best with your financial situation.

Preferred Full Price – $300

Why This Matters: This is the real value of the course. Paying the full price supports the extensive resources and personal time investment we offer, valued at $85 per hour. Your choice to pay in full reflects the true worth and effort put into this course.

What You Get: Complete access to all course materials, monthly live Q&As, and continuous support.

Two Installment Plan – $150 x 2

Why This Matters: Flexible payment. A convenient option to spread the cost over two payments while accessing the full course benefits.

What You Get: Full access to the course, just like the full price option.

Pay What You Want – Starting at $85

Why This Matters: For financial flexibility. We understand financial constraints. This option is available if the full price is not feasible for you right now. Pay what you can, starting at $85.

What You Get: Full access to the course, including all support and resources, without any content limitations.

Choose Your Investment in Nonprofit Excellence

I want to join!

Note: There are no additional bonuses for choosing the full price or installment options. Every participant receives the same high-quality content and support, regardless of the payment option chosen. Our goal is to make this valuable course accessible to all who need it, while also recognizing the value of the resources provided.

FAQ

For how long can I access the course?

From the moment you enroll in the course, you have unlimited access to it (24/7) as well as all the its materials throughout the course’s lifetime. You will also have access to all future updated. If we ever decide to remove the course, we’ll give you a 30-day notice. This way, you’ll have ample time to download any materials you haven’t already saved before they’re removed.

Is this course suitable for me?

This course is for small nonprofits who don’t have much experience or success in project proposal development. If you work in a small nonprofit and are responsible for fundraising and project proposals, this course is for you. This course is also for you if you want to develop your first proposal. This course is for you if you are willing to invest time in learning how to design a project that makes sense. If you are looking for a ‘done for you’ product, this course is not for you. In this course you will learn how to use concepts and formats to develop everything you need on your own or with your team.

What will I have at the end of the course?

If you follow all the steps and work through all the materials the course offers, you will have produced at least:

  • Your own project outline, complete with activities, outputs, results and impact
  • Your own risk assessment
  • Your own monitoring framework including baseline and monitoring plan
  • Your own clever project budget
  • Your own pitch presentation of your project idea

What materials will I have access to?

The course consists of video lessons that you can download as video or audio file. All videos have captions. Transcripts are downloadable. Lessons have (pdf, word or excel) worksheets and formats. Examples are included as possible.

Are there any updates?

Yes, the course will be updated whenever it will be relevent, and you will have access to all future updates.

How will my questions be answered?

You can post your questions in the private online community for participants of this course only. Your questions will be answered where you post them, or they may be answered in the monthly Q&A sessions.

If you are not able to attend the live, you can submit your questions in advance in the member’s are and they will be answered in the Q&A. The recording will be available for you to watch at your convenience.   

What is the course schedule?

There is no schedule for the course. Once you join, you’ll have access to all four modules, and you can progress through them at your own pace. You can join the live monthly check-ins and Q&A sessions that will take place every 1st Wednesday of the month, and ask your questions. If you are unable to join, the recordings will be available. Please note that monthly check-ins and Q&A will be helfheld if there are questions or updates to share.  

How will I have receive the lessons?

Lessons are accessible in a private course platform called Searchie. Upon purchase you will receive your login to the portal. You can view and download all materials there. Searchie is a very intuitive, well-structured environment and you do not need any special tech knowledge to be able to find your way inside the platform. Searchie is accessible via your web browser and you can also download the Searchie app.

Materials will not be e-mailed to you. The recordings will be available in the members area in Searchie.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The time you will need to invest in the course will depends on your starting point and goals. If you use the course to set everything up from scratch and if want to get that done in 4 weeks, you will need to set aside at least 1 or 2 days a week for learning and implementing the steps outlined.

Throughout the course, we strongly encourage collaboration with your team. This not only helps gain their support from the beginning but also allows you to divide the workload effectively.

Additionally, we highly recommend scheduling dedicated time for the course in your calendar. Block out dates in your e-calendar to ensure no other commitments interfere with your goal of establishing proper, compliant, and caring personnel policies and contracting within your organization!

How can I avoid overwhelm?

To avoid overwhelm, it’s essential to dedicate and schedule regular time for the course in your weekly calendar. Think of it as scheduling a meeting with yourself. Going through the modules and the lessons, you will see that the course has a very structured, step-by-step approach. If you have nothing in place and want to gain an overview, while developing your personnel policy, juts go through the modules from 1 to 4. If you have a specific situation to address, simply look up the relevant modules and lessons. If in doubt, post a question and we will help you find the best approach!

A final note from me

I have been designing projects and raising funds for them since 1992. I have been able to raise money from funders that were new to the organization. I have found grants for teams that would no longer exist if I had not struck lucky. I have prepared proposals within three days or a week.

For example: I helped raise around 12,000,000 euro from 9 different funding partners for 14 projects – in three years’ time.

I have been lucky, yes. But there is more to it than that.

It is also about having clear knowledge of what you want to do and why. About being able to explain this to funders with words that resonate with them. It is also about aligning with the values and aspirations of your funding partners.

It involves both creativity and a lot of simple, hard work.

You must be able to structure your plans in project formats. You must address issues that are truly relevant to your target groups and stakeholders. And you must be ready – always.

 

I NEED THIS COURSE

There is no golden recipe for a successful project proposal.

Even a brilliant proposal may simply not be a good fit in certain circumstances.

There are of course golden rules and best practices. Tips that help develop your rough idea. So that it becomes an attractive and solid project concept with all the building blocks it needs.

In my course I share all these with you. Everything I learned about project design. About how to develop your idea, creatively and carefully. About how to structure your idea – and make sure it has everything it needs to succeed. About how to measure and prove progress – and success. And about how to make a clever budget that has everything you need in it.

I will be there for you to answer all your questions along your journey. To help you get started. To help you get unstuck. To motivate you if you feel discouraged. And to celebrate your successes together!

I am looking forward to working with you. I am looking forward to seeing how you will get better at this. And how the world will be a better place because you will be able to attract support for your mission. I am looking forward to witnessing your progress and see how far you’ll go with the knowledge you would have gained from this course, along with my support.

Are you coming?

Suzanne

PS feel free to send me a message at sbakker@changingtides.eu in case of any questions! I am happy to help you decide if this course suits your needs in this moment.