When Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine submits grant proposals to foundations, the group breaks down program income budgets into three categories: committed, pending, and planned. Committed income ...

“The project economy has arrived,” claims the Harvard Business Review, as organizations around the world increasingly adopt project-based operational strategies. The efficiency models that flourished ...

I'm in the thick of it every day: writing, reviewing or advising on proposals. Just recently, a proposal of ours swung open the doors to a leading Nigerian bank partnership. It’s these real-life ...

For small businesses, growth often depends on the ability to win new clients and secure profitable deals. One of the most ...

Even though an exploratory project doesn't commit funds to specific actions, it may require a small business to commit personnel and time to the initiative. To determine whether or not you want to ...

A nonprofit organization constantly needs to raise funds to serve the community or carry out its specific mission. While there are many different ways for organizations to raise funds, large donations ...

Grants are a critical source of funding for nonprofits, but drafting a proposal to secure a grant is challenging and highly competitive. To increase chances of success, a proposal must be clear, ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Donors will often ask for a proposal or concept note that describes your project and outlines your ...

Project: BIOSOLIDS HAULING AND DISPOSAL: Request for Proposals (RFP) for a three-year Contract with a qualified Contractor for full services to haul dewatered lime-stabilized municipal biosolids ...