The Project

Shalom foundation has been doing a lot to aid the progress of society but even noble deeds cost money and the founders are at a standpoint where they need the help of external funding and donors. The nonprofit has acquired all the necessary certifications and is now ready to welcome others to help their cause. At present, there is a piece of land that Shalom Foundation wishes to use to build an orphanage. They needed a proposal that would help them provide shelter and the necessary care to those in need. 

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The Journey

As the first course of action, the volunteers connected to chart out a plan of action and how they would work together. This way they knew they could always be on the same page. After this, they got in touch with the nonprofit organisation is to understand what was required of them. Once they had a clear understanding of the deliverable, the volunteers gave Avinash an estimated timeline along with a list of the various resources they might need from him.

The volunteers made sure to have weekly catch-ups to discuss the documents they have received, their research, and their progress. As both of the volunteers had little experience writing a project proposal, this was a great learning experience for them. They reviewed project proposals that were drafted in the past and learned what works and doesn’t work that way.

Once the volunteers had their work divided, they focused on their respective topics but never failed to check in to see if the other needed any help. This way they were able to stay on track and finished their project within 2-3 months. Avinash was also very supportive throughout the project and was very prompt in proving them with all the material they needed. 

Avinash had a very clear vision of what he needed out of the proposal and how this proposal was going to help the Shalom Foundation. Thus, it made working on the project very easy and it was a smooth process for everyone involved.                                                            

The Challenges Faced

One of the challenges that the team faced was that Ichchhit left the Tata group mid-project and there was slight uncertainty about whether he would continue the project or not. But Ichcchit personally reached out, expressing his willingness to continue the project even if he was not a part of Tata. The Chezuba team then intervened to help with a smooth transition.

With no prior knowledge of proposal writing, creating a winning proposal that would attract donors was the key objective of the project and thus, the team made sure they allocated enough time toward research. The initial days were a slight challenge that they quicking overcame with good coordination and teamwork. 

The Result

This project has given Shalom Foundation a ready project proposal that the foundation hopes to begin using as soon as they can. They hope to secure the land and have a shelter for an aged home, to help those who have been abandoned and have nowhere to go. Avinash is confident this proposal will help him secure the necessary funding for his mission.