Does anyone know the format for a fundraising proposal?

Question

If the proposal is targeted at general audience, should it:
1. be printed two-sided?
2. be ring-bound or glued in a hard-cover?

Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

I believe that it should be ring bound. That is the most effecient way! If you want to make sure, search at the Free the Children/Me to We Generation website.

Answer 2

A fund-raising proposal should NEVER be targeted at a "general audience." It should be targeted to a specific funder. And specific funders -- corporate foundations, family foundations, corporate giving programs, etc. -- each have different requirements of funding proposals.

A funding proposal should be presented in a professional manner. Two-sided is fine, and is better for the environment (because it uses less paper). If you believe it would look more professional in spiral binding, do so.

Online Resources for Detailed Tips on Writing Funding Proposals:

http://www.innonet.org/
The Innovation Network

http://www.ifrg.org.uk
The Resource Alliance

http://www.tgci.com
The Grantsmanship Center

http://www.cof.org
Council on Foundations

http://fdncenter.org
The Foundation Center