Ask at fundsforNGOs

Grants and Resources for Sustainability

  • Subscribe for Free
  • Premium Support
  • Premium Sign in
  • Premium Sign up
  • Home
  • Funds for NGOs
    • Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
    • Animals and Wildlife
    • Arts and Culture
    • Children
    • Civil Society
    • Community Development
    • COVID
    • Democracy and Good Governance
    • Disability
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Employment and Labour
    • Environmental Conservation and Climate Change
    • Family Support
    • Healthcare
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Housing and Shelter
    • Humanitarian Relief
    • Human Rights
    • Human Service
    • Information Technology
    • LGBTQ
    • Livelihood Development
    • Media and Development
    • Narcotics, Drugs and Crime
    • Old Age Care
    • Peace and Conflict Resolution
    • Poverty Alleviation
    • Refugees, Migration and Asylum Seekers
    • Science and Technology
    • Sports and Development
    • Sustainable Development
    • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
    • Women and Gender
  • Funds for Companies
    • Accounts and Finance
    • Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment and Climate Change
    • Healthcare
    • Innovation
    • Manufacturing
    • Media
    • Research Activities
    • Startups and Early-Stage
    • Sustainable Development
    • Technology
    • Travel and Tourism
    • Women
    • Youth
  • Funds for Individuals
    • All Individuals
    • Artists
    • Disabled Persons
    • LGBTQ Persons
    • PhD Holders
    • Researchers
    • Scientists
    • Students
    • Women
    • Writers
    • Youths
  • Funds in Your Country
    • Funds in Australia
    • Funds in Bangladesh
    • Funds in Belgium
    • Funds in Canada
    • Funds in Switzerland
    • Funds in Cameroon
    • Funds in Germany
    • Funds in the United Kingdom
    • Funds in Ghana
    • Funds in India
    • Funds in Kenya
    • Funds in Lebanon
    • Funds in Malawi
    • Funds in Nigeria
    • Funds in the Netherlands
    • Funds in Tanzania
    • Funds in Uganda
    • Funds in the United States
    • Funds within the United States
      • Funds for US Nonprofits
      • Funds for US Individuals
      • Funds for US Businesses
      • Funds for US Institutions
    • Funds in South Africa
    • Funds in Zambia
    • Funds in Zimbabwe
  • Proposal Writing
    • How to write a Proposal
    • Sample Proposals
      • Agriculture
      • Business & Entrepreneurship
      • Children
      • Climate Change & Diversity
      • Community Development
      • Democracy and Good Governance
      • Disability
      • Disaster & Humanitarian Relief
      • Environment
      • Education
      • Healthcare
      • Housing & Shelter
      • Human Rights
      • Information Technology
      • Livelihood Development
      • Narcotics, Drugs & Crime
      • Nutrition & Food Security
      • Poverty Alleviation
      • Sustainable Develoment
      • Refugee & Asylum Seekers
      • Rural Development
      • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
      • Women and Gender
  • News
    • Q&A
  • Premium
    • Premium Log-in
    • Premium Webinars
    • Premium Support
  • Contact
    • Submit Your Grant
    • About us
    • FAQ
    • NGOs.AI
You are here: Home / NGO Basics / Could you please tell me what type of project titles impress donors?

Could you please tell me what type of project titles impress donors?

When looking at any proposal, the project title is the first thing the donors see. That is why a project title has to be very effective in capturing donors’ attention while also summarising the essence of the project. In addition, it has to convey the uniqueness of your project to the donor.

Thus, it would be worthwhile to spend some time with your team to discuss to finalize a good project title before you submit your project proposal to the donors.

Before answering your question, let us know the significance of a great project title.

Significance of a great project title:

  • It gives a glimpse of the project described in the proposal
  • It informs the donor about the project aim, location, focus and beneficiary (or need)
  • A great title captures the donors’ attention with its uniqueness.
  • It makes your proposal memorable and keeps it on the top of donors’/ selectors’ minds when making the decision.

All these qualities can bring your project proposal a notch higher than the rest, given that your proposal is already among the best ones in terms of quality, timeliness, goal-alignment with the donor, your credibility, project budget and other criteria of the donor’s proposal shortlisting and selection process.

Now, here are some effective tips to help you create a unique title for your project proposal, which can make your project stand out from the rest:

 Summarise your project into a phrase:

Make the project title briefly descriptive to include the key idea of the project. To do this, try answering the following in one phrase:

  • Why is your project needed?
  • Where are you going to implement it?
  • Who are you going to help by implementing it?
  • How are you going to help them?
  • What is the timeline for your project/ or your overall goal?
  • Any other unique quality you wish to highlight?

Give a glimpse into the project idea:

By including the above information briefly in your project title, you automatically make your project title unique while also making it intriguing for the donor before he reads the project proposal in detail.

For example, some good titles containing the information mentioned above in phrases:

  • Improving the socio-economic conditions of the (number of) farmers in (number of villages) villages in (location), (Country) by new agriculture methods
  • Expanding the primary health care reach to (number) of (beneficiary group e.g., women and children) for improved health outcomes in (region/ population etc.)

The above examples contain information that summarizes the entire project while also intriguing the reader as to ‘how’ these projects have been detailed, how they will be implemented, and the approaches and strategies. Therefore, be concise and specific when giving out the key information in the title. Avoid jargon, acronyms, and difficult words; try to quantify the information to the extent possible.

Make it catchy

If possible, try to make the donors remember your proposal by having a unique, catchy, and innovative title. In some cases, having a subtitle helps give out interesting information while keeping the title less wordy. Keep the title and the sub-title short, clear, concise. Use catchy and straightforward language while keeping it action-oriented. Do not over-explain the statement, but avoid being vague. Try to keep the title and section titles attention-grabbing, and make sure you include some hooks in the language.

Some examples of catchy titles and subtitles may be: (taking from our previous examples)

  • More Bang for the Buck for Farmers:

Improving the socio-economic conditions of the (number of) farmers in (number of villages) villages in (location), (Country) by new agriculture methods

  • Healthy mothers, Healthier babies:

Expanding the primary health care reach to (number) of (beneficiary group, e.g., women and children) for improved health outcomes in (region/ population, etc.)

As you can see, breaking down into title and subtitle helps make the title less wordy, more exciting and catchy, while giving the prominent project-related information. In addition, sound language techniques like word-play, rhyming, idioms, and other techniques can help your project title stand out.

For the Source URL, click here.

Can you give an example of a Personalized or Sophisticated Scam carried out with tailored communication?

What are sophisticated scams? Can NGOs be targeted with sophisticated scams?

74. How can the NGO ensure that its digital fundraising strategies remain authentic and aligned with its mission while embracing innovative trends?

73. What online fundraising tools (e.g., crowdfunding platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising) can the NGO leverage to maximize contributions?

72. How can the NGO use data analytics to optimize digital fundraising campaigns and target specific donor segments?

71. What strategies can be used to convert social media followers into recurring donors or long-term supporters?

70. How can the NGO create a seamless donation experience on its website and mobile platforms to encourage online giving?

69. What role does email marketing play in the NGO’s overall digital fundraising strategy?

68. How can the NGO leverage influencer partnerships or brand ambassadors to amplify its message and fundraising efforts?

67. What metrics (e.g., engagement rates, follower growth, click-through rates) are used to measure the success of social media campaigns?

66. How can the NGO use paid advertising (e.g., Facebook Ads, Google Ad Grants) to increase visibility and attract new donors?

65. What is the NGO’s social media content strategy, and how often are posts made to keep followers engaged?

65. What is the NGO’s social media content strategy, and how often are posts made to keep followers engaged?

64. How can the NGO craft a compelling digital story to engage supporters and inspire donations online?

63. What social media platforms are most effective for reaching the NGO’s target audience (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)?

62. What mechanisms are in place for stakeholders (e.g., donors, beneficiaries, staff) to provide input or feedback on governance and leadership decisions?

61. How does the NGO promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within its leadership, board, and organizational structure?

60. What succession planning strategies are in place to ensure continuity in leadership during transitions?

59. How are conflicts of interest managed within the board and leadership team to ensure ethical governance?

58. What is the process for evaluating the performance of the board, executive leadership, and the NGO as a whole?

57. How does the board work with the executive leadership to establish clear boundaries between governance and management?

56. What is the role of the executive leadership (e.g., CEO, Executive Director) in driving the organization’s operations and achieving its goals?

55. How does the board ensure that the NGO is adhering to its mission, values, and strategic objectives?

54. What governance policies and procedures are in place to ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making?

53. How often does the board meet, and what processes are in place to ensure productive and effective meetings?

52. What is the process for selecting, appointing, and renewing board members to maintain a strong and diverse leadership team?

51. How is the NGO’s board structured, and what skills or expertise are required from board members to ensure effective leadership?

50. What are the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, and how do they contribute to the NGO’s overall governance?

49. How does the NGO balance quantitative (e.g., numbers, statistics) and qualitative (e.g., stories, experiences) data in its evaluations?

48. What role do donors and stakeholders play in the M&E process, and how are results communicated to them?

Funds for NGOs
Funds for Companies
Funds for Media
Funds for Individuals
Sample Proposals

Contact us
Submit a Grant
Advertise, Guest Posting & Backlinks
Fight Fraud against NGOs
About us

Terms of Use
Third-Party Links & Ads
Disclaimers
Copyright Policy
General
Privacy Policy

Premium Sign in
Premium Sign up
Premium Customer Support
Premium Terms of Service

©FUNDSFORNGOS LLC. fundsforngos.org and fundsforngospremium.com domains and their subdomains are the property of FUNDSFORNGOS, LLC 140 Broadway 46th Floor, New York, NY 10005 United States. Unless otherwise specified, this website is not affiliated with any of the organizations mentioned above. The material provided here is solely for informational purposes only without any warranty. Visitors are advised to use it at their own discretion. Read the full disclaimer here.

Go to mobile version