{"id":22520,"date":"2020-04-15T10:34:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/consulting-proposal-template-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:55:46","slug":"consulting-proposal-template-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/consulting-proposal-template-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Consulting Proposal Template Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/qcK2jcqVlpKAJBF5dihLfA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/qcK2jcqVlpKAJBF5dihLfA.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>A consulting proposal outlines the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/how-to-write-consulting-proposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">working relationship <\/a>between the consultant and the client so that both parties can stay aligned and understand the other\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a document sent from a consultant to a prospective client describing a job they wish to take on and the conditions under which they will do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It's important to use this 'Consulting Proposal Template' checklist alongside the proposal document you wish to submit, to make sure you include all the required information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As these types of proposals are usually submitted after the consultant and prospective client have discussed the job at length, make sure the proposal is personal and short. Use personalization wherever possible, and try to keep the document to two pages, max.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>super-powered checklists.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the easiest way to manage your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;recurring tasks<\/a>, procedures, and workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/process-street-user-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">checklist template<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-run-a-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">run individual checklists&nbsp;<\/a>for each member of your team. You can check tasks off as you work through them, set deadlines,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">add approvals<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">assign tasks<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">track each team member's progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/zapier-examples\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">connect to thousands of Apps<\/a>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/app\/zaps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zapier<\/a>&nbsp;and automate your workflows even more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-your-details\">\n<h2>Enter your details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Enter your details in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact Telephone Number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Consulting Company Name (if applicable) <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Company Address <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Industry <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Proposal Start Date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-client-details\">\n<h2>Enter client details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Enter details about the client who will be reviewing your proposal in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Job Title <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Company Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preproposal-tasks\">\n<h2>Pre-Proposal Tasks:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"study-the-brief\">\n<h2>Study the brief<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Upload the brief, study it carefully, and list out the key requirements in the fields below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Brief <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Key Requirements <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Proposal Submission Deadline <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-the-client\">\n<h2>Research the client<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The more you know about the client who will be reviewing your proposal, the better you can tailor your proposal to meet their requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the following sources of information to find out more about your client:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Their website\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      LinkedIn profiles\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Annual reports\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Success stories of previous grants\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Staff biographies\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Answer the following questions to make sure you know your client inside out:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Who are their customers? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is their decision making\/approval process? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are their pain points? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Does your proposal help solve a problem they have? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What other consulting proposals have they previously accepted? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is there budget? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"call-your-client\">\n<h2>Call your client<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Call {{form.Client_Name}} to discuss the proposal in detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This a great opportunity to develop your relationship with your potential client. Use it to gather insight about the consultancy work they are looking for and to get their recommendations on how you can best meet their requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Record their recommendations in the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Proposal Recommendations <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"define-the-problemneed\">\n<h2>Define the problem\/need<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Using the information gathered in tasks 5 - 7, think about the purpose of your proposal.<\/p>\n<p>Answer the following questions to get your thoughts together so you can begin writing your proposal with some clear direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What do you want to accomplish? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Why do you want to accomplish this? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How are you are going to accomplish this? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"plan-your-proposal\">\n<h2>Plan your proposal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Proposals are often organized into distinct sections. These sections can have different titles depending on the guidelines specified by the organization, but they frequently serve the same purposes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Review the guidelines to see if they have specified a structure to follow. <\/p>\n<p>If they have asked you to follow a specific structure, make sure you have a plan for each section they have requested.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If they haven\u2019t specified a structure, list out what you might include in the following sections:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Executive Summary <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Why Choose You <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Problem\/Need Statement <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Solution <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Experience <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Budget <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-a-title\">\n<h2>Choose a title<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your proposal title needs to be catchy, descriptive, informative and pre-dispose the reader favorably towards the proposal.<\/p>\n<p>Brainstorm potential title ideas and record them below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Title Ideas <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Run each title option through the below criteria and choose the final title by selecting the title which best meets the criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Record your final title in the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is it concise?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is it descriptive?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is it informative?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is it catchy?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Does it predispose the reader, favorably, towards the proposal?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Final Title: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Add this to your proposal document cover sheet&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"writing-the-proposal\">\n<h2>Writing the Proposal:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-your-executive-summary\">\n<h2>Write your executive summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your executive summary should state exactly why you're sending the proposal and why your solution is the best for the prospective client.<\/p>\n<p>After reading your executive summary, even if they don't read the full proposal, the prospect should have a clear idea of how you can help them.<\/p>\n<p>This is where you should present the case for why you are the best consultant for the job, and give the client the key message of the proposal.<\/p>\n<p>Focus on the conclusions you want the client to reach after reading it.<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in your executive summary: {{form.Executive_Summary}}<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your executive summary includes the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      A statement of the problem\/need for your consultancy\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The purpose of your consultancy\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The goals or objectives you will achieve through your consultancy\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The significance of your consultancy\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"describe-why-they-should-choose-you\">\n<h2>Describe why they should choose you<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In this section, include vital details about you and the consultancy services you offer.<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in the company overview: {{form.Why_Choose_You}}<\/p>\n<p>As a guide, make sure this section in your proposal document answers the following questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Where are you located?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What do you specialize in as a consultant?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What do you hope to accomplish as a consultant?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-your-needproblem-statement\">\n<h2>Write your need\/problem statement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This section provides you with the opportunity to show the client that you have a clear understanding of their needs, or the problem they need help solving with your consultancy services.<\/p>\n<p>Develop a clear, concise description of the problem or situation in the need\/problem statement section of your proposal document.<\/p>\n<p><em>For example, you could describe the problem's impact, both in social and economic costs and show that with your consultancy services, you could change the way people live.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You must convince the client that the consultancy services you can offer are essential for them.<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in this section: {{form.Problem\/Need_Statement}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-your-consultancy-solution\">\n<h2>Confirm your consultancy solution<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In the solution section of your proposal document,&nbsp;define what will occur as a result of your consultancy.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your proposed solution is customized to the client's needs so they know you've created this proposal specifically for them.<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in this section: <strong>{{form.Solution}}<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To make sure your solution is clear, concise and customized to the client's needs, answer the following questions<em> before<\/em> you write up the solution section in your proposal document:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What solution needs to be delivered, what will be required to get it done, and what can the client expect from you? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Where will the consultancy work be carried out? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> When will you begin your consultancy and when will the consultancy end? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will the consultancy be done, how will it be managed, and how will your consultancy benefit the client? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Why should the client select you? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-your-experience\">\n<h2>Include your experience<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In your proposal document, be sure to include relevant qualifications, awards, case studies, client testimonials, and information from previous consultancy projects to showcase your experience, demonstrate&nbsp;why they can trust you to deliver and prove why you're the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in this section: <strong>{{form.Experience}}<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-budget\">\n<h2>Confirm the budget<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Provide a breakdown of all direct and indirect costs involved in your consultancy package in the budget section of your proposal.<\/p>\n<p>Include costs that directly relate to your consultancy services such as research and time with the client.<\/p>\n<p>Include indirect costs that are not directly identified with your consultancy services, including travel and legal expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is what you planned to include in this section: <strong>{{form.Budget}}<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ask-for-feedback\">\n<h2>Ask for feedback<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Include a feedback section in your proposal which details how the client can provide feedback on your proposal.<\/p>\n<p>This proposal is a two-way document, meaning both parties should have a say in the content it includes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clarify-your-terms--conditions\">\n<h2>Clarify your terms &amp; conditions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your terms &amp; conditions are essentially a summary of what you and the client are agreeing to if they accept your proposal. Make sure you go into specific detail about timings, pricing, and payment schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Upload your terms &amp; conditions below and make sure you send them to your lawyer before adding them to the proposal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Terms &amp; Conditions <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-terms--conditions-to-lawyer\">\n<h2>Send terms &amp; conditions to lawyer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Clarify your terms &amp; conditions<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-a-key-cta\">\n<h2>Include a key CTA<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Give clear instructions in this final section so clients know how to move forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>As an example, you could state your desire to take the conversation further. Or request an eSignature to initiate the project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"presubmission-tasks\">\n<h2>Pre-Submission Tasks:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-aesthetics\">\n<h2>Check the aesthetics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Read through your proposal and check for the following aesthetic\/formatting errors:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is there a title page with all the necessary information describing this document?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Does the organization of the proposal enhance the content and make it easy to find\/avoid types of information?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Are the margins consistent?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is pagination accurate?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Did you use a consistent type-style?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Did you use sign-posting and color coding where appropriate?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have you used visual aids such as charts, tables, diagrams where appropriate?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-structure\">\n<h2>Check the structure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Read through your proposal and check&nbsp;it follows the EXACT structure stated in the guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>If the guidelines do not specify a structure to follow, make check your proposal has the following sections at least:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Title page<\/li>\n<li>Table of contents<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Executive summary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Why choose you?<\/li>\n<li>Problem\/need statement<\/li>\n<li>Solution<\/li>\n<li>Experience&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Budget&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Feedback&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Terms &amp; conditions<\/li>\n<li>Key CTA<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-language\">\n<h2>Check the language<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Read through your proposal again and answer the following questions to make sure your proposal is informative and interesting to read:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is the language uncluttered and concise?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have you avoided using technical terms and jargon wherever possible?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Do you use objective language?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have you avoided subjective terms?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is the tone friendly but informative?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Is it written in a storytelling style?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-your-proposal-to-a-cold-reader-to-review\">\n<h2>Send your proposal to a \"cold reader\" to review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Upload the first draft of your finished proposal document and send it to a \"cold reader\" to review. Give them a copy of the proposal guidelines\/requirements, but little other information.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them to read the proposal quickly (as this is how the client is likely to view your proposal) and ask them to answer the following two questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do they understand it?<\/li>\n<li>Does it make sense?<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> First Draft Proposal <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"implement-their-feedback\">\n<h2>Implement their feedback<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Update your proposal document and record the feedback you have received for future proposals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> First Draft Feedback <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-proposal-against-the-brief\">\n<h2>Check the proposal against the brief<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Read the proposal through for the final time and double-check it is aligned with the RFP guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the key brief requirements:&nbsp;<br \/>{{form.Key_Requirements}}<\/p>\n<p>Once you're satisfied, upload the final proposal document, ready for internal approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Final Proposal <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-for-internal-approval\">\n<h2>Send for internal approval<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Check the proposal against the brief<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"submit-the-proposal\">\n<h2>Submit the proposal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Submit your proposal in-line with any requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Final_Proposal}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sources&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HubSpot<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/how-to-write-consulting-proposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Consulting Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pandadoc.com\/understanding-the-basics-of-a-business-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PandaDoc - Understanding the basics of a business proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/how-to-write-business-proposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HubSpot - How to Write a Business Proposal [Tips &amp; Examples]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.co.uk\/encyclopedia\/business-proposal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify - Business Proposal&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructionalsolutions.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instructional Solutions<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructionalsolutions.com\/blog\/proposal-writing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Winning Business Proposal [Ultimate Guide for 2019]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sswm.info\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SSWM<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sswm.info\/sswm-solutions-bop-markets\/affordable-wash-services-and-products\/financial-marketing-and-sales\/project-proposal-writing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Project Proposal Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn Sphere<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/assets\/Uploads\/M5-Proposal-Writing-6-Steps.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal Writing: The Six-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cedimonline.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Council of University Research Administrators<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cedimonline.net\/roadmap\/a\/roadmap_new\/rmpload0101dp.php?f=\/home\/disco1\/uploadfiles\/5\/266\/5317\/10053\/Proposalwriting.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal writing: Stages and Strategies with Examples&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/handbook\/assignments\/grants-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARC<\/a>&nbsp;-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/funding\/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;How to Write a Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Balance<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/how-to-write-a-grant-proposal-2501980\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/tips-and-tools\/grant-proposals-or-give-me-the-money\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Proposals (or Give me the money!)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House of Commons Library<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/cbp-8569\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eCivis<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/68523\/docs\/Resource_Library_Slate\/Four_Types_of_Grant_Funding.pdf?t=1478460699437\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4 Types of Grant Funding&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eCivis<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ecivis.com\/bid\/207220\/top-3-things-to-know-before-applying-for-a-grant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top 3 Things to Know Before Applying for a Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Funding Centre<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/help\/grantseeking-basics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grantseeking Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USA.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/grants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants and Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/web\/grants\/learn-grants\/grants-101.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Short Summary of Federal Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/applicants\/workspace-overview\/workspace-process.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Workspace Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grantsgovprod.wordpress.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov Community Blog<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grantsgovprod.wordpress.com\/2017\/02\/07\/new-series-what-is-a-grant\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What Is a Grant?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/application\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Application&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/writing-grant-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Things to do before Writing a Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentgrants.us\/understand-grants\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Understanding Government Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsforngos.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Funds for NGOs<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsforngos.org\/article-contributions\/11-applying-government-funding\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">11 Things to Consider Before Applying for Government Funding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related Checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Checklists&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">Project proposal template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/construction-proposal-template\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/construction-progress-report\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Construction Progress Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/continuation-project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Continuation Project Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/renewal-project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Renewal Project Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/supplemental-project-proposal-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Supplemental Project Proposal Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/writing-a-proposal-step-by-step-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Writing a Proposal: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-write-a-research-proposal-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How To Write a Research Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/social-media-engagement-campaign-proposal\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Social Media Engagement 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