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Bankers without Borders Project title <Host Institution Name> Project Proposal Date Summary 2-3 sentences outlining what the project is and if there are any necessary requirements for it (i.e. language skills, travel, or particular expertise). Background 1-2 paragraphs general overview of <Host Institution> followed by a brief overview of the department that is leading the project (if applicable) Challenge 1-2 paragraphs explaining the PROBLEM facing <Host Institution> and how this project will address it. Please use the following questions and examples as a guide. Exactly what is the issue or the problem that <Host Institution> needs to remedy? o Examples: Increasing public support and awareness of <Host Institution> ; Bridging the gap in particular expertise available in the field.

How is the problem affecting <Host Institution> or Microfinance as an industry? o Example: Lack of knowledge about microfinance leads to an inability for us to grow and increase our outreach to the poor. Lack of information can also lead to miscommunications about our work. Research is at the base of our programs but if our limited staff has to allocate most of their time to basic research; they do not have time to focus on other needs. How does this project address the problem stated above? o Examples: Creating a marketing strategy to expand outreach; Delegating research/ due diligence needs to an outside source; Recruiting an expert from a particular field to proved technical assistance in a region that lacks access to their skill set.

Project Description and Objectives 1-2 clear and concise sentences describing the project (i.e. The volunteer will travel with the social performance team at Grameen Foundation to 2 Microfinance institutions). The volunteer will be expected to: Use Bullet points to list out inputs from the volunteers
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o Include any pre-training/ readings o Travel o Actions the volunteer must do (i.e. call MFI or interview 10 borrowers or meet with the project manager twice a month- something that isnt a tangible deliverable) Volunteer Deliverables and Timeline Deliverables: Use bullets to list the deliverables o Deliverables are the tangible outputs such as reports or written recommendations for improvement or a presentation of findings to the staff about research. <Timeline for each deliverable> Volunteer Requirements <Host Institution> seeks <1 volunteer or a team of volunteers> with experience in XXX. Project Duration and Location 1-2 sentences. Be clear and set deadlines for the project (please do not just put We would like this project to begin soon) and make sure project mangers give you some kind of timeframe (i.e. full time for 3 weeks or project is to be completed between June and August). The work <may take place remotely or can be location specific>. Prefer to designate one volunteer as team leader <especially in a team setting>. Project Management Project managers name, title and department at <Host Institution>, email , Tel: XXX Bankers without Borders will provide additional project management and support. Sabrina Quaraishi, Client Relations Manager, squaraishi@grameenfoundation.org, 202628-3560 ext. 157 Getting Started/Next Steps Bullet points, what do the Project managers and BwB liaison have to do Expected Results/Impact What concrete actions are expected to happen as a result of this project?