4 Proposals
jayden rochon; Julianna Danis; and Matthew Trott
Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash
Chapter Objectives
- Write a proposal
- Explain why a worker in the Community and Justice field would write a proposal
- Identify possible ideas for proposals
- Identify elements of a proposal
IntroDUCTION:
In this chapter, we will be talking about the different types of proposals that may be used in Community and Justice Services. We will also be talking about why we would use proposals and where and when we should use them. Proposals are an important tool for us request funding for the programs we know our clients need but don’t have access to yet. This is especially true for institutional environments.
Summary Statements for Proposal Writing
A summary statement is a short, concise paragraph detailing what you are proposing. A summary is a review of all the information that provides the reader with the important facts about the proposal.
The summary is used to filter out the most important information in case the reader is unable to read the entire proposal. There should be a summary at the beginning of every proposal you write. You need to have quick, short description of what is in your proposal so the reader knows what the topic is right away.
Your summary should include an explanation of the program/service, who the program/service will be targeted at, a budget overview and any other information that is important for the reader to know before they read the proposal.
What Do I Include in My Summary Statement?
Start off by stating who you are, what company you are associated with, and where the program/service will be located. The next is to explain what client group the program/service will be directed at. Will it be for youths or adults? Women or men or both? The person or organization who will be running the program/service will the be the next piece of information to introduce. It is important to know that the program/service will be run by a person, or people, who are qualified.
Quickly state how will the success of the program/service be measured and how long the program/service will run for. Also include the aspired start date for the program/service. Remember to be brief in this summary; the details will be further explored later on the proposal.
Sections of a Proposal
Cover Page
The first page of your proposal should be a cover page. This cover page should include the topic of the proposal, the person/organization/agency writing the proposal and the person/organization/agency the proposal is for. The date and any contact information will also be included on the cover page. Adding a small picture can sometimes makes the proposal look better, but only when it is called for. For example, if the proposal is for a new halfway house in the city then a picture of the house on the front would be a great idea.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose should include what is being proposed, who it is being proposed to, and why you are writing a