Proposal 1-2 pages (on any “problem” of interest to you–whether profitable or charitable)
Proposal 1-2 pages (on any “problem” of interest to you–whether profitable or charitable). Follow the headings shared in the sample proposal emailed to you. Key Questions every proposal should answer include:
- What’s the Problem?
[Demonstrate the gravity of the problem via relevant statistics and a pilot survey–both of which help establish your credibility]
- What’s your proposed solution?: How will it Look (Project Design)
[In this section, provide a visual and also answer these related Qs: What’s my competition? What makes the proposed solution unique? Feel free to share more than one visual]
- What are the goals/objectives?: Why?
- Who is the solution/product/service targeted at?
- Who is the proposing team?: What are the qualifications of the key team members?
[Share each member’s training, relevant experience, and skills via a table and list the minimal qualifications of all unfilled positions]
- Where will the proposed business or service be located?
[Share a map and/or provide a rationale for the location]
- When will the proposed business or service be operational?
[In addition to a sentence or two , share a table of Timelines & Milestones (i.e., chart deliverables at every step or Phase]
- How much will it cost?: Proposed Budget
[In addition to a sentence or two , share a table with “Items” and estimated cost (include number of units, price per unit, and price source e.g., HP 200 Printer, priced at $122.55 on Amazon]
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Proposal to Establish a Computer Room for Ainsworth College
The Problem
Ainsworth College has a capacity of 4000 students and library that can hold 300 students at a go. The library has 20 computers which are not enough to cater for the current student needs. It has been established through research, that a total of 100 students would use a computer every 3 hours. This means that the current provision caters for 25% assuming they are put in use for all the hours the library opens. To curb this problem, the college requires at least 80 more computers running for the same hours in order to fully supplement the student’s needs. (Appendix 1 has the research findings and breakdown)
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