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Introduction to Proposal Writing – Webinar Recap

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Written by Andrew Dauphinee
Published on August 20, 2021


Thank you to Susan Shiroma, Network Engagement Manager at Candid, for presenting “Introduction to Proposal Writing” on August 19th.  During this class, Susan explored proposal writing as part of the total grant writing process, which includes planning, researching, writing, and follow up.

Missed this webinar?

Watch Candid’s recording of “Introduction to Proposal Writing” or try their self-paced learning course.

Common Elements

Susan discussed the common elements that go into a project proposal.

  • Executive Summary – a condensed version of the proposal
  • Statement of Need – the need of your community, backed by statistics
  • Project Description – explaining goals, objectives, methods, evaluation, and sustainability
  • Organization Information
  • Conclusion
  • Budget and Budget Narrative
  • Supporting Materials

Common Questions

She then looked at some common questions funders may ask of grant applicants.

  • What specific need are you addressing?
  • What are you trying to achieve?
  • What is your strategy for making this happen?
  • How will you know if you are successful?
  • Why are you the best organization to do this work?
  • How will this project sustain itself in the long run?

Available Resources

Susan also shared a wealth of resources available for free through Candid and their Funding Information Network member locations, like the NJ State Library.

Some of these included:

For More Information

Find more information about the grant and nonprofit resources available at the NJ State Library by visiting our Funding Information Center webpage.


The NJ State Library and Talking Book and Braille Center will be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025, for Juneteenth Day (Observed).
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