Write a Winning Proposal: Insider Tips to Master the RFP Process

Get practical tips, strategies and to-dos to increase your proposal success ✅

Prosal held its third online event, a proposal writing workshop led by Marianne Boules, founder of Boules Consulting.

Marianne shared her expertise in evaluating potential opportunities and crafting winning proposals. She also emphasized the importance of eligibility, having enough time, and strategic thinking when reviewing a solicitation.Boules also shared real-world insights and examples of winning proposals. Marianne advises companies to be intentional and mission-driven when pursuing RFPs and to consider budget and feasibility when taking on new projects. 🤯

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Write a Winning Proposal: Insider Tips to Master the RFP Process

Marianne Boules is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working across a large range of multidisciplinary fields within the nonprofit, social enterprise, and government sectors. She is the Founder and Owner of Boules Consulting, a social impact consulting firm specializing in the grants cycle.

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