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Prepared for:

​[Client.FirstName]​

​[Client.LastName]​

​[Client.Company]​

Created by:

​[Sender.FirstName]​

​[Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Company]​

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Name: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

Email: [Sender.Email]​

Phone: [Sender.Phone]​

Project Proposal Number: (insert number)

Project Details

Project details

Project sponsor(s)

Project name: (Project.Name) Departments affected by the project: (Department)

​Date submitted: (MM.DD.YYYY)

Name: [Sponsor.FirstName][Sponsor.LastName]​

Email: [Sponsor.Email]​

Department: (Sponsor.Department)

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Project Background

​[Sender.Company] is pleased to submit this proposal to (insert the purpose of your project).

The problem [Sender.Company] is solving is an extensive one that affects (insert an approximate number of people/businesses affected) in (insert area of service).

(Add more context to explain the negative implications of the problem. Use statistics and industry facts to support your argument.)

​[Sender.Company] is very experienced in (describe business niche and/or services to be delivered that solve the problem) throughout the (insert geographical area) and has already successfully assisted (insert general number) of customers. We are excited to deliver similarly excellent results for [Client.Company].

In the remainder of this proposal, [Client.Company] will learn more about the objective, project background, activities involved in completing this project, potential challenges, risk factors, and success measures.

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Project Solutions and Approach

Make sure that you understand the project’s goals, what the client wants to achieve, and which problem they want to solve. Once you understand that, you can present solutions within your proposal.

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Objective 1:

Improve client's online presence with a responsive, eCommerce website.

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Objective 2:

Set up an automated email system that motivates customers who are on the fence to purchase.

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Objective 3:

Create upsell and cross-sell offers to maximize cart value.

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Overall Objective(s)

At the end of this project, [Client.Company] will possess a fully functional (list what the client will have after the completion of this project, i.e., software, a website, etc.) that allows them to (provide the benefits of what the client will be able to achieve once the project is completed, i.e., more revenue, increased leads, etc.).

Project Scope

It’s a good idea to include a brief project scope in this project proposal template. If you find that your project needs a more in-depth scope, then you can use our Project Scope Presentation Template and reference it in this section.

The following activities will be conducted in support of achieving project goals:

1. (List all the activities associated with a project to track and keep everybody informed on what’s happening)

Resource Requirements

To complete this project, [Sender.Company] will make use of

Equipment:

Software:

Hardware:

​[Sender.Company] anticipates that potential challenges in the form of

describe potential challenges) could arise and is prepared to handle those challenges by (describe how challenges will be handled).

It’s important to remember that there are certain resource allocations that may need implementation and investment over a number of years. If this is the case, mention any investments needed over the project’s entire lifespan.

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Financial Plan and Budget

To the best of your ability, estimate the costs of this project in material costs and labor hours for both initial outlay and recurring maintenance. You can use the following examples as a guide and change them to your specific requirements.

Name

Price

QTY

Subtotal

Item 1

Description of first item

$35.00

5

$175.00

Item 2

Description of second item

$55.00

1

$55.00

Item 3

Description of third item

$200.00

1

$200.00

Subtotal

$230.00

Discount

-$115.00

Tax

$23.00

Total

$138.00

Payments will be invoiced every (Enter date) of the month till the end of the Project. Payments will be made by (Enter accepted payment method) within (Enter number) days of receiving the invoice. If the client fails to pay within five (5) days after the due date, late charges of (Enter late fee) will be applied.

If the Client defaults on payment, the Company may suspend the Project or terminate the contract immediately, with a written notice.

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Risk analysis

​[Sender.Company] anticipates a (insert minimal/medium/high) level of risk associated with this project, but any potential risk will be mitigated by (describe how risk will be accounted for).

Success measures

At the conclusion of the project, [Client.Company] will have conclusive evidence of the project’s success in the form of (describe what the completed project will result in).

Deliverables for this project will/will not arrive in phases (elaborate on the phases of particular deliverables if applicable).

​[Sender.Company] estimates that this project will be completed by approximately (insert timeline).

To the extent that you have information on the specific benefits of performing this project, please summarize them below. For example, your summary might include items such as cost savings or service improvements. In addition, you may include the types and numbers of affected customers, if applicable.

(Summarize specific benefits of the project here.)

Does this project support a [Client.Company] strategic plan?

Yes

No

Explain: (add text here)

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Alternatives considered

List any alternative locations, approaches, alignments, technologies, etc. You may include the impact of no action.

Timeline

Beginning date:

(MM.DD.YYYY)

First Project milestone and date:

(MM.DD.YYYY)

Second project milestone and date:

(MM.DD.YYYY)

Third project milestone and date:

(MM.DD.YYYY)

Additional milestone notes:

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Our Team

(Position)

(Add names)

(Add contact information)

(Position)

(Add names)

(Add contact information)

(Position)

(Add names)

(Add contact information)

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Terms and Conditions

This Project Proposal is specially prepared for [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] from [Client.Company] by [Sender Company].

If the Proposal is approved, it will be accepted as an agreement between the parties, and the terms and conditions set out below will be binding between the Client and the Company.

The effective date of this Agreement is (Enter the Effective Date). This Agreement will automatically expire on (Enter date), which is stated below as the completion date of the Project.

If the Company cannot complete the Project on the specified date due to its own reasons, it pays a delay penalty of (Enter amount)% for each day of delay.

The Project will be carried out in accordance with the timeline provided above.

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Project Approval Information

Project Name: (Project.Name)

Project ID#: (insert number)

Proposed by:

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Company]​

Client:

​[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]​

​[Client.Company]​

Date of Review: (MM.DD.YYYY)

This proposal is approved without reservation.

Highest priority; critical and urgent, best value improvement

Moderate priority: important and valuable, but the impact is limited

Low priority; useful but of little value

This proposal is approved with the following questions or reservations:

(List any questions or reservations here.)

This proposal is NOT approved for these reasons:

(List the reasons why the proposal is not approved here.)

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APPENDIX

List any additional appendices here. These can include additional documents such as a logical framework matrix, a work plan, a project scope presentation, or any other documents relevant to this project.

​[Client.Company]

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Client.FirstName]​[Client.LastName]​

​[Sender Company]​

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

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FAQ

  • You write a project proposal to persuade someone to provide you with the estimated resources required to carry out a project.

  • The six essentials of a project proposal are a project description, activities planned within the project, the environment, success metrics, timeline and resource requirements.

  • A project proposal should be presented as a multi-page document structured as blocks like project description, objectives, background, activities, risks, success metrics and others. This template will help you make your project proposal look professional and factor in all essentials.

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