So, You Want to Manage a Proposal? Things Every First-Time Proposal Manager Should Know

By Emilie Waickwicz, CF APMP on Mar 13, 2024

Stepping into a Proposal Manager role for the first time can be overwhelming and intimidating. Many proposal professionals learn on the job or through a trial-by-fire scenario. The “this is fine” meme comes to mind.

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Developing Your Proposal Career: Roles and Certifications

By Melissa Serna on Nov 10, 2022

Professional certifications can help increase salary and expand professional possibilities. Certifications are an excellent avenue for a proposal professional’s career development.

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How Proposal Training Can Improve Your Win Rate [Examples + Email Template]

By Jack Mathes, CF APMP on Aug 25, 2022

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a competitive bid must be in want of a great proposal team." - Jane Austen.

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Four Formative Experiences for New Proposal Managers (and What to Learn)

By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Jun 2, 2022

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How to Prepare for the APMP Foundation Test

By Jeannette Calderon, CF APMP on Sep 30, 2021

In the proposal world, we are all continuously working to improve and hone our skillsets.

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The Complete Newbie’s Guide to a Career in Proposal Writing

By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Aug 13, 2019

So, you’re about to start proposal writing for the first time. Maybe you’re transitioning careers, or maybe you’re a recent college graduate, stepping into government contracting culture for the very first time. 

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