Best Practices to Follow while Writing RFPs
This video explains the best practices that NGOs should follow while preparing an effective RFP (Request for Proposal). The aim of the video is to make the process practical so that organisations not only create a strong proposal but also align with the expectations of corporate partners.
The video mainly covers:
- Use of relevant and credible data: The importance of data from government and trusted sources to strengthen the problem statement and your argument.
- Logical timelines and milestones: Since corporates often align their grant cycles with the financial year, it is essential to define clear timelines for project activities and deliverables.
- Measurable outputs and outcomes: Results and indicators in the proposal should be clear, quantifiable, and measurable—avoiding qualitative or vague statements.
- Assumptions behind outcomes: Clearly stating the logic behind calculations increases trust and transparency.
- Strong monitoring and governance structure: Explaining how the project will be tracked builds confidence for corporate funders.
- Success stories: Sharing case studies or impact examples makes the proposal even stronger.
Overall, this video helps NGOs understand how to make an RFP more professional, effective, and aligned with corporate expectations—improving the chances of proper evaluation and securing funding.
This video is recommended for NGOs applying for CSR or corporate funding, fundraising and programme teams preparing proposals, organisations looking to strengthen their RFP writing skills, and those aiming to create data-driven, credible, and professional proposals.
