1. Peter G. Mohn Snohomish Freshman Campus 4/22/2000 pmohn@eskimo.com
NCCE 2000 Bridging Distances Building Proposals for Technology Projects
Peter G. Mohn Snohomish Freshman Campus 4/22/2000

2. Introduction Background Characteristics
Can be used for building Technology Plans

3. Parts of a Proposal Title and Table of Contents Mission Statement Aim
Goals
Objectives
Action Plan / Evaluation
Timeline
Project Budget

4. Mission Statement Purpose of Existence Public Relations
Guidance for the Organization
Paragraph to One Page in Length

5. Aim and/or Goals End Result of Project Focus on Student Goals
Follow Grant Requirements
Aims - One Sentence to a Paragraph

6. Objectives Can Be Measured Can Be Evaluated Relate to Your Goals
Assign Underneath Goals

7. Action Plan 3 to 5 Pages in Length Follow Your Timeline
Outlines the Project
Narrative Format
Can Include Dates and Costs
Be Ready to Expand Narrative if Asked

8. Evaluation Section at the End of the Action Plan
Most Important Section in Proposal
Tied to Your Objectives
Keep Evaluation Tools Simple but Effective
Don’t Integrate Within Action Plan

9. Timeline Try to Keep to One Page Use GUI Format - Easy to Read
Use Color
Cover all Objectives
Gantt or PERT Chart Format

10. Project Budget Human Resources Physical Resources Financial Resources
Try to Keep to One Page