Proposal Writing: Components

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Components of a Proposal Executive Summary: umbrella statement of your case and summary of the entire proposal 1 page Statement of Need: why this project is necessary 2 pages Project Description: nuts and bolts of how the project will be implemented and evaluated 3 pages Budget: financial description of the project plus explanatory notes 1 page Organization Information: history and governing structure of the nonprofit; its primary activities, audiences, and services 1 page Conclusion: summary of the proposal's main points 2 paragraphs