What is a proposal The purpose of any

What is a proposal? “The purpose of any proposal is to persuade readers to take some action: to donate time or money or to create a program, plan, or public service campaign. Most proposals identify a problem, suggest a feasible solution, and present the benefits of the solution.

Anatomy of a Proposal A proposal will typically feature the following three elements: 1) Problem 2) Solution 3) Benefit

Examples of Proposals - Artists (novelists, filmmakers, painters) apply to the Canada Arts Council for grants. - Non profit organizations write to foundations or the government for program funding. - Community groups write their city council to start programs that address social problems such as homelessness or drug addiction. - Businesspeople write proposals to investors to fund projects.

Stages of Writing a Proposal: 1) Identifying a Problem. 2) Formulating a Clear and Feasible Solution. 3) Providing Reasons to back your proposal. What are your “deliverables”?

Researching Your Audience 1) Find the right organization to contact and determine who the best person to address your proposal. 2) Research the history and ongoing activities of this organization. Find out what they’ve funded or supported in the past.

Researching the Issue 1) You need statistics and facts to back up your argument. It’s easy to identify a problem but offering a detailed analysis takes work. 2) Talk to other groups or people doing similar work. They can help you develop an effective proposal.

Conclusion 1) Wrap up your explanation and perhaps suggest the implications of the topic. 2) Usually only 1 -2 sentences 3) The reader should feel satisfied that the author has fulfilled thesis