Gender and Social Inclusion in Proposal Processes
Gender and Social Inclusion in Proposal Processes
July 22, 24, 26, 29, and 31
9:30 am -1 pm ET
Please note the training is virtual and live. Click here to make sure you are able to attend in your time zone.
This 5-day participatory, virtual course is for global development practitioners who would like to develop their abilities to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in business development and proposal design processes. Participants will learn about GESI integration actions and complementary tools for each step of a typical business development lifecycle, and they will practice applying those tools and concepts to develop their own GESI strategy in response to a bi-lateral donor’s request for proposals. The course content includes a focus on GESI project design principles, donor policies, and partnering for gender equality and inclusive development, as well as how to advocate for and diffuse resistance to GESI integration in project design processes. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively integrate GESI in the business development lifecycle. All training participants receive a shared resource drive with key templates and resources.
Program Agenda: Click here
Day 1: Overview of GESI and business development frameworks
Day 2: GESI analysis and integration actions and tools to support business development
Day 3: Donor and gender inclusion policies; GESI compliance for live proposals
Day 4: Gender equality markers; develop a proposal GESI strategy
Day 5: Partnering for GESI; Advocacy, action, and resources
Trainer: Emily B. Brown is a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) researcher and consultant with expertise in business development, gender and inclusion analysis, gender mainstreaming and organizational assessments, and gender training. Emily has worked with several prominent international development organizations, such as Venture37, PAE, FHI 360, and Save the Children US, to provide GESI technical assistance for proposal development and project design in response to bi-lateral, multi-lateral, and private sector requests up to $200 million. She has worked on dozens of bids across a range of sectors, including health, education, agriculture, food security, civil society and governance, adolescents and youth, and more. She is well versed in bi-lateral and global policies on gender equality, inclusive development, and women’s and children’s rights. Emily currently consults with the women-owned small business Bid Boss to support international development actors with GESI strategy, design, and compliance for proposal development.
Fees: We use a redistributive pricing model which means that organizations and individuals with more resources pay more money so that we can fund scholarships for organizations and individuals with less resources. Tier 1 and Tier 2 rates are higher in order to help cover the costs of Tier 3 and Tier 4 scholarship rates.
Tier 1: $995 for institutions with annual budgets of greater than $4 million USD. Sale through May 31st on Tier 1 price: Take $125 off
Tier 2: $825 for (a) Individuals who work for institutions with annual budgets that are less than $4 million USD; or (b) individuals who are consultants, freelancers, or otherwise self-employed; or (c) individuals who are employed but self-paying. Sale through May 31st on Tier 2 price: Take $125 off
Tier 3 Scholarship: $385 for students and early career professionals who are self-paying. Scholarships are limited. Apply here.
Tier 4 Scholarship: $100 for those who need financial aid. Scholarships are limited. Apply here.
Accommodation Scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of an accommodation a participant may need to fully participate, such as translation or sign language interpretation. It does not cover the cost of participation. The scholarship amount depends on the accommodation that is needed. Apply here
Group discounts and payment plans available. Email trainings@cynara.co.
Tailored trainings internal to company employees are available upon request. Email trainings@cynara.co.
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All training participants receive:
15 hours of live facilitation with an experienced trainer and practitioner
Opportunities to learn from and with up to 15 other practitioners from around the world
A downloadable copy of a participants’ training manual with key terms and concepts
Access to a resource drive with resources and templates for applying what you learned
Opportunities to practice applying new concepts and techniques
Feedback from your trainer and peers
Certificate of completion from the Cynara Gender Training Platform
About Cynara’s Gender Training Platform
The Gender Training Platform hosts interactive, live online courses about gender equality and social justice topics for people and organizations working in international and community development, humanitarian, human rights, and philanthropic sectors.
All trainings are designed, delivered, and owned by independent trainers who are experts in their field and passionate about creating original, nuanced, and interactive learning experiences. We’ve trained professionals from a range of international organizations including Mercy Corps, Global Communities, DAI, The Malala Fund, GIZ, Chemonics, Save the Children, and War Child Holland. We offer a tiered payment structure so that well-resourced institutions pay more than individuals and organizations with fewer resources. Go to the Platform to learn more about each training and for more information about discounted rates.