BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

ACED-182 - Proposal Writing - 3.00 Credits

ACED-182 - Proposal Writing - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
The content of this workshop is timed for delivery over a period of 45 hours. Proposal writing was designed to address training requests for participants who are primarily employed by First Nations organizations, albeit others charged with proposal writing can benefit from the content of the workshop. As First Nations communities are similar in so much as they respond to similar needs and search for similar funding types; three types of proposals are presented: Responses to RFPs Letter Proposals Shot Gun Proposals (proposing new ideas) This course is targeted for those who are employed and/or have administrative experience.
Part of the:
  • CAREER TRAINING (HUMAN SERVICES) Department
  • Prerequisites : English 11, Algebra 11 and business writing experience, or permission of instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 Per Week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
  • develop skills in writing proposals;

  • learn how to work in teams;

  • acquire skills in designing proposal outlines and templates;

  • acquire skills in problem-solving in proposal development; and

  • develop communication skills (written and verbal), manage conflict.
  • Text and Materials: Will be provided in the form of a Participant Handbook and the student is required to bring a proposal they wish to apply for to the course.
    Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
    Other Information: Education Council approved December 2000.