A Friendly Proposal Cover in Sage Green
Some proposals call for a calm, trustworthy look rather than a loud one. This cover uses sweeping sage green arcs, a pale grey backdrop and a photo of two colleagues walking together, which suggests partnership. It suits consultancies, nonprofits, training providers and social enterprises that want a proposal to feel human.
Sage Arcs, Dark Circle and Photo
The page is 8.5 x 11 inches, portrait, one page. A dark charcoal arc and a sage green arc curve from the top left across the page and meet at a dark circle holding the year, 202X. The photo runs along the left edge inside the curves. The arcs and circle are graphics and the photo is replaceable.
The Proposal Title Lines
At the upper right, a pale green line reads LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT, followed by PROJECT PROPOSAL in black serif capitals and TITLE on its own line. Use the first line for the client or programme, and replace TITLE with your project name. A serif face gives the title an editorial feel.
Year and Author Block
The 202X in the circle should become the year of submission. At the lower right, BY: leads to a name, a job title in orange (sample text is Business Development Manager), a company placeholder, an address, a phone number and an email. Right aligned text makes a neat column against the page edge.
Photo Choice for a Human Centred Proposal
The default photo shows two women in business clothes talking as they walk. Replace it with a photograph that suits your project: a community event, a training session or your team on site. People photos work well, but get consent when you use images of identifiable individuals.
Structure for the Pages That Follow
- Summary and the request.
- Need and background with evidence.
- Activities, outputs and outcomes.
- Timeline and responsible people.
- Budget, risks and how you will measure success.
Logo for the Green Arc Proposal Cover
A SAMPLE LOGO sits above the title. Replace it with your organisation mark. Use a version with a green or dark tone to fit the palette.
Printing and Sharing for the Green Arc Proposal Cover
Print on 120 gsm paper for an office copy. For email, export a PDF and name it clearly. The pale grey areas can look flat on a cheap printer, so check one test sheet.
Photos That Show Partnership
The two people walking together suggest teamwork and shared goals. If your proposal is for a partnership, funding or training programme, use a photo of real participants. Ask for permission, and keep a signed consent form. A real, slightly imperfect photo often feels more honest than stock art.
Sending the Proposal to a Funder
Funders often have strict page limits and formats. Read the call for proposals first, and keep the cover to the information they request. If they supply a cover form, use this design as a presentation copy and attach the official form on top.
You may also like the project proposal cover page. For comparison, open the business proposal cover. Consider the unique business proposal cover. Every green arc proposal style alternative sits in business and report cover pages.
