This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to write competitive proposals and detailed budgets. The course also highlights the role of grants as main funding sources in the Non-Governmental Organization's (NGO's) fundraising process and will guide participants on how to research and identify potential funding sources, how to match funding sources including philanthropic foundations, private sector, and foreign governments.
Develop a sustainability strategy for the NGO with an emphasis on financial sustainability (e.g. diversification of revenues sources, cost containment, etc.)
Employ effective approaches including identification of and communication with donors and partners, use of effective marketing tools, as well as ideas/projects presentation and pitching
Develop leadership skills necessary to initiate, build, evaluate, and sustain durable financial partnerships
Enrollment is open year-round. Choose the full certificate or begin with a single course.
Participants may enroll in this course individually or as part of the full Certificate in NGO Management.
Enroll NowThe Institutional Learning Package (ILP) is designed for organizations aiming to empower their teams through flexible, self-paced learning. It offers reduced fees for bulk registrations and provides institutions with real-time access to course progress metrics, enabling effective monitoring of learners' progress.
Tailored capacity-building courses, workshops, and training offerings in the civil society sector are available to meet the specific needs of organizations and institutions. These programs are co-designed to align with organizational priorities, operational contexts, and workforce development objectives. They may include adapted course content, blended learning formats, and customized training approaches, including language of instruction, delivery modality, and thematic focus.