Tools and Guidebooks

Shipley Proposal Guide

The Shipley Proposal Guide has been developed to bring you the best information of best practices in the industry.

Version 5.0 includes over 50 topics and dozens of sample documents showing how to apply best practices.

Topics include:

  • Proposal Strategy
  • Customer Focus
  • Outlining
  • Proofreading and Revising
  • Storyboards and Mockups
  • Task Order Proposals
  • Grant Proposals
  • Active/Passive Voice
  • Bid/No-Bid Decisions
  • Compliance and Responsiveness
  • Page and Document Design
  • Virtual Team Management


The Proposal Guide also provides valuable cross-references to the Shipley Capture Guide and the Shipley Business Development Lifecycle Guide. The combined series of guides provides ongoing support to sales, capture and business development professionals at all levels.