Category: eZine
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RFP Red Flags
Given the obligation of public sector organizations, and some corporate or private enterprises, to approach the market and run competitive selection processes (aka calls for tenders, bids and proposals), there
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At A Glance Proposal Graphics
Today’s blog is featuring our Diamond Partner, 24 Hour Company, which was founded as a traditional graphic design firm in 1992 by Dennis Fitzgerald. Realizing the opportunity to focus on
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7 Steps for Successful Capture
The Capture process is more than identifying a customer’s requirements and objectives in a Request for Proposal (RFP). Here are seven steps to help you develop your capture process. 1. Know
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3 Ways to Stay Upbeat when a Proposal Goes Bad
When overwhelmed by a deadline, I can fall into unhealthy mental habits. I get stressed, frustrated, and exhausted. However, years ago, I started using three techniques to ensure a happier,
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Return of the MAC – Calling all volunteers!
It’s official – the APMP National Capital Area’s Mid-Atlantic Conference IS BACK for 2021! Check out the Q&A below with Annual Conference Co-chairs Morgan Anderson and Kirstin Billard about what
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The Story Behind Storyboarding And Why It’s Critical To Your Proposal Process
Storyboards have long been a part of our standard proposal best practices. We all know that the proposal giants include storyboarding as an integral part of the proposal development process,
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Simpler and More Productive Proposal Reviews
Color team reviews, you know them. Those dreaded meetings when you take a hard look at the draft of your proposal and realize that you have a ton of work
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Parenting and Proposal Parallels
Note from the editor: This is a reprint of an article originally from Spring 2011 Executive Summary Ezine, written by past NCA board member Alexander Brown (2005 – 2015). This
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Three Surprising Things I’ve Learned as a Student of Proposal Writing
If you’re a student of proposal writing, check out APMP-NCA’s Graduate Pathway Program. There are valuable opportunities to expand your education, network with peers and gain insight from proposal mentors
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5 reasons Why I’m Signing Up For the Mentor-Protégé Program
I remember my first day working in Proposals – it was just me and one other person and we split all the work 50/50. Together, we made up the proposal