Benjamin Franklin famously said, “For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned”—wouldn’t you like to get a few extra hours for your next proposal? In this presentation, we’ll discuss how to get and stay organized throughout a proposal. Presenter Jen McGovern, CPSM, will share best practices learned from delivering hundreds of proposals on time, despite the best efforts of a variety of “detours.” From developing a strong outline to keeping the entire proposal team on track to making time for proposal closeout, we’ll talk about the many ways proposals can get off schedule—and how you can stay or get back on schedule. Attendees will leave the program with tools to identify detours before they derail the proposal and will feel prepared to successfully lead their next proposal effort.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to develop an effective plan for proposal management
• Learn tactics for avoiding/solving common proposal management challenges
• Learn how to develop a simple proposal closeout process

More about the Speaker

Jen McGovern, CPSM
Regional Capture Manager
VHB

As Mid-Atlantic regional capture manager for VHB, Jen McGovern, CPSM, knows what it takes to put together a strong proposal. She oversees the marketing efforts for seven offices across Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, which means she has prepared and reviewed hundreds of proposals. A frequent writer and presenter, Jen is a member of the SMPS Marketer Editorial Committee, a member of the SMPS Northeastern Region Conference (NERC) Board of Directors, and a past president of the SMPS Washington, DC, chapter, recognized as SMPS’s national Chapter President of the Year in 2022. She achieved her Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation in 2015.

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CEUs Available: 1.5, 4 Proposals

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