Do you have a project idea but you do not know how to start developing it?
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Does your project staff need a hand with the execution of their projects? We train and coach people so they learn how to manage themselves.
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Would you like to use a project based case study which measures specific competencies for selection of your staff?
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Has your previous project proposal not been selected by the European Commission or a National Agency and you are not sure of how to improve it?
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Inproof – international project office – assists organisations in the efficient and effective implementation of European projects via tailored and straightforward advice, tools, training and coaching, with a focus on the social profit sector and schools (for further education).
We write project drafts for and together with organisations who do not have the time to find out all details & requirements of EU Calls for Proposals.
For schools (for further education), inproof develops real-life case studies for pupils, containing competencies which teachers wish to test or evaluate within their target group, e.g. as part of the course project or office management.
Inproof wants to help reinforce the resilience of organisations by stimulating innovative and constructive alliances between civil society, enterprises, research institutes, universities and public authorities at all levels. Connecting is key.
Example: Via our network, we spot organisations and schools/universities who have a specific theme they would like to work on, but they do not have any available resources to write a project application, let alone contact potential partners in the country and/or in Europe. We set a meeting and explore how we can cooperate. Inproof also suggests partners and contacts them. For social profit organisations on a first assignment, inproof works on a’ no cure, no pay’ basis.
Inproof helps out organisations in transforming ideas into concrete project proposals which can potentially be financed via European Union funding programmes, national funding agencies or other sponsoring programmes in the EU Member States. Entrepreneuring is key.
Example: Organisations contact inproof or vice-versa. Together and without any obligation, we look at appropriate funding opportunities and take action to turn the project idea into a project proposal and eventually to reality.
Inproof supports organisations in executing project, in evaluating their work programme, project plans or reports or revising project proposals. Inproof also assists in upgrading the skills of the organisation’s project officers via coaching, training or targeted advice. Above all, inproof focuses on continuous learning and sharing information, ideas and experiences.
Example one: your organisation is managing a (European) grant of this size for the first time. You could use some hands-on advice on your overall work plan and how to coordinate all tasks and activities. Your project manager needs to learn him/herself, you do not want to outsource the work completely, so you ask inproof to coach internally and to provide training without taking over.
Example two: You need to report to the European Commission or your National Agency on the progress you made or they have asked you to improve quite a lot of things for the coming period. You are a bit lost as to where to begin and/or what they expect from you. Inproof can help you out.
Katrijn Dekoninck set up her own organisation, inproof, in 2014. She has been active on the European scene since 2001 and has extensive experience in managing small and large-scale projects, writing project proposals and organising international events. She has been working both in the social profit and profit sector.
She wrote tens of successful applications over the past 20 years, with a focus on the Erasmus + Programme, the EU Programme on Employment and Social Innovation – EaSI and ESF (European Social Fund). She successfully coordinated large projects for other organisations and managed an operational grant from the European Commission for a European network in Brussels. She also trained EU officials on the use of competencies in selecting staff.
She acts as an evaluation expert for the National Agency in Flanders, Belgium and has been certified by the European Certification and Qualification Association (ECQA).
She delivers presentations in different countries about European funding, effective project management and the value of entrepreneurship.
In 2019, she obtained with distinction a Master in Public Management and Public Administration at the University of Ghent.
Inproof works mainly in English and Dutch, but also masters the French and German language.
Finally, Katrijn works as a volunteer at organisations for people in poverty in Ghent (Beweging van Mensen met een Laag Inkomen en Kinderen) and Aalst (Vierdewereldgroep Aalst Mensen voor Mensen) in Belgium. She supports them in finding additional (project)finance.
In the light of the new disability strategy 2017-2023 of the Council of Europe, inproof drew up a study about awareness-raising of the rights of persons with disabilities. The publication is available online: https://rm.coe.int/final-study-awareness-raising/168072b421
For the subject of Project Management, one of the courses of Office Management at the Hogent (College Ghent), we were looking for a case study for our students which would make a link with practice. This way, the students would work on a project which could be tested against reality. Katrijn of inproof wrote a case study for our group and presented it in a broader context of competency management, social entrepreneurship and European project management. During the assignment, she remained available for the students for questions and tips. She was also part of the jury to evaluate the way in which they had handled the case. This experience enriches our students and is beneficial to their Curriculum Vitae.
“I learned to know Katrijn Dekoninck (inproof) in the context of an EU funding grant application that she prepared together with us and an organisation for persons with disabilities. From the start of our work on the application, Katrijn proved to be a proactive, efficient and friendly but leading lady carefully pushing things forward with the deadline in mind. She organised well-prepared skype calls and meeting with all participants to discuss goals, possibilities and expectations, but also how writing the application and work afterwards would best be handled from an organisational point of view – also to prevent surprises between the partners. While we did not really have much time to write and submit the application, it seemed to me very ambitious to get everything done in time. Due to Katrijn’s involvement, her constantly keeping an eye on the planning, her communication skills and her ability to contact (potential) partners and inform other stakeholders, we succeeded to submit a good application in time. We very much enjoyed our collaboration with Katrijn and inproof and for me she has proven to be a really professional. We are already looking forward to starting the project together!”
“Katrijn from inproof asssisted the Odisee University College in elaborating a project application. Her contribution resulted in us submitting a qualitative project application in time. Katrijn works in a correct manner and has sufficient eye for detail. She takes initiative and does not hesitate to consult new contacts or to look up information to clarify ambiguous aspects. Because of her proactive attitude, we could deliver within the deadline. Katrijn is someone whom you can count on and with whom it is nice to collaborate.”
“The organisation Aditi had the pleasure to work with Katrijn of inproof in the light of an application for a European fund for a Daphne project. This collaboration ran optimally and very smoothly. With a lot of enthusiasm and determination, Katrijn used her expertise to complete this quite complicated procedure. This also included the capacity to quickly grasp an organisation such as Aditi substantively as well as from an organisational viewpoint. Katrijn works fast, accurately, with focus and with the necessary attention to deadlines. Without her involvement and expertise, we would not have been able to submit the application!”
Katrijn Dekoninck (Ms)
ECQA Certified EU Project Manager
katrijn.dekoninck@inproof.eu
Tel: +32 (0)477/22 79 68
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