Successful Project Writing: Step-by-Step Guide

Successful Project Writing: Step-by-Step Guide

Training Date: January 4, 2025

Training Time: 12:00-15:00

Purpose of the Training

The training aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills related to the project writing process, guiding them in preparing successful project proposals. It aims to help participants transform their ideas into clear, effective, and goal-oriented project documents. Key points for creating a strong project draft will be shared during this process.

Importance of the Training

In today’s world, the ability of individuals and organizations to create sustainable projects is of critical importance, both for access to funding resources and for creating social impact. This training teaches participants the fundamental building blocks of writing strong and effective project proposals, helping them stand out.

Content of the Training

What is a Project?

• The concept and importance of a project
• The essential elements of a successful project proposal

Project Writing Process

• Needs analysis and problem definition
• Identifying the target audience and beneficiaries
• Creating objectives, goals, and activity plans

Resource and Budget Planning

• Principles of budget creation
• Proper allocation of resources

Using Persuasive Language in Project Writing

• Writing effective project summaries
• Choosing the right language and tone

Sample Work and Practice

• A workshop for creating a short project proposal draft

Outcomes

• Participants will understand the basic concepts and stages of project writing.
• Participants will develop fundamental skills in needs analysis and goal setting.
• Participants will structure objectives and activity plans.
• Participants will apply basic principles of budget and resource planning.
• Participants will present project proposals more persuasively and professionally.
• Participants will take the necessary first steps to bring their project ideas to life.

Trainer: Büşranur Tenik Özdemir

About the Trainer

After graduating from the Department of International Relations at Ankara University and Sciences Po Lyon, Büşranur completed her master's degree in Human Rights Law at Istanbul Bilgi University, where she wrote her thesis on urban participation. With almost 9 years of experience, she has worked both as a volunteer and a professional in various civil society organizations in Turkey and abroad, managing international projects. Since 2019, she has been focusing on strategy and business development with impact-driven ventures and has taken on the role of coordinator for the Social Innovation Laboratory of a social entrepreneurship center. She also provides coaching for change and business development mentoring within projects. While continuing to give workshops and training, she works as the Entrepreneurship Programs Leader at İmece. Additionally, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations at Bahçeşehir University. She is accredited as a Change Management Professional by Prosci and provides consultancy for change projects within corporate capacity development.