Introduction:

The Fundraising, Revenue Generation, and Grants Management course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively raise funds, generate revenue, and manage grants within non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This course aims to equip participants with practical strategies and tools to diversify funding sources, implement successful fundraising campaigns, and ensure efficient and accountable management of grants.

Course Objective: The primary objective of this course is to enable participants to develop expertise in fundraising, revenue generation, and grants management for NGOs. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundraising landscape and various revenue generation strategies for NGOs.
2. Develop comprehensive fundraising plans and implement successful fundraising campaigns.
3. Identify and apply best practices in grants management, including proposal development, compliance, and reporting.
4. Establish strong donor relationships and effectively communicate the impact of funding.
5. Enhance the financial sustainability and growth of NGOs through effective resource mobilization.

Organization Benefit:

NGOs can derive several benefits from staff members who possess strong fundraising, revenue generation, and grants management skills. Some key benefits include:

1. Increased funding opportunities: Participants will acquire practical strategies and tools to diversify funding sources and attract new donors, resulting in increased financial resources for the NGO's programs and operations.
2. Enhanced grant management: The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage grants, ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and successful project implementation.
3. Improved financial sustainability: By mastering fundraising and revenue generation techniques, NGOs can enhance their financial sustainability, reducing reliance on limited funding sources and establishing long-term financial stability.
4. Stronger donor relationships: Participants will learn to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, resulting in continued support, increased donor confidence, and potential partnership opportunities.
5. Expanded program impact: Effective fundraising and grants management enable NGOs to secure the necessary resources to expand their programs and make a greater impact in their target communities.

Course Duration:

The course is designed to be completed within a timeframe of 10 days

Target Participants:

This course is suitable for individuals working within NGOs, including:

1. Fundraising managers and officers responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
2. Program managers and project coordinators involved in resource mobilization for program implementation.
3. Grant managers and officers responsible for managing grant applications, compliance, and reporting.
4. NGO directors and board members seeking to enhance their understanding of fundraising and grants management.
5. Professionals transitioning into the NGO sector and desiring a strong foundation in fundraising and grants management.

Course Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Fundraising and Revenue Generation

• Understanding the fundraising landscape and revenue sources for NGOs.
• Fundraising strategies and techniques.
• Ethical considerations in fundraising.

Module 2: Fundraising Planning and Strategy

• Conducting a fundraising needs assessment.
• Setting fundraising goals and objectives.
• Developing a comprehensive fundraising plan.

Module 3: Individual Giving and Donor Cultivation

• Individual donor acquisition and retention strategies.
• Donor cultivation techniques and stewardship.
• Online and offline fundraising campaigns.

Module 4: Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship

• Establishing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Approaching and engaging corporate donors.
• Creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

Module 5: Grant Identification and Research

• Identifying grant opportunities and assessing eligibility.
• Conducting prospect research for potential grants.
• Building relationships with grant-making organizations.

Module 6: Grant Proposal Development

• Developing compelling grant proposals.
• Budgeting for grant proposals.
• Grant proposal writing techniques.

Module 7: Grant Compliance and Reporting

• Understanding grant compliance requirements.
• Grant reporting and financial management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of grant-funded projects.

Module 8: Donor Relationship Management

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors.
• Donor communication and engagement strategies.
• Impact reporting and donor stewardship.

Module 9: Online Fundraising and Social Media

• Utilizing online platforms for fundraising.
• Social media strategies for donor engagement.
• Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising.

Module 10: Fundraising Events and Campaigns

• Planning and executing successful fundraising events.
• Online and offline campaign strategies.
• Evaluation and impact measurement of fundraising events.

Module 11: Financial Sustainability Strategies

• Financial sustainability planning for NGOs.
• Diversifying funding sources.
• Creating sustainable revenue streams.

Module 12: Monitoring and Evaluation of Fundraising Efforts

• Tracking and evaluating fundraising performance.
• Key performance indicators for fundraising.
• Continuous improvement in fundraising strategies.

Module 13: Ethical Considerations in Fundraising and Grants Management

• Ethical principles and practices in fundraising.
• Transparency and accountability in grants management.
• Donor privacy and data protection.

Module 14: Impact Assessment and Reporting

• Measuring and assessing the impact of fundraising efforts.
• Reporting impact to stakeholders and donors.
• Using data to improve fundraising strategies.

 

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs

·         The participant must be conversant in English

·         Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.

·         Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)

·         Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

·         The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.

·         One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

·         Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)

·         Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031

 

·         Website:www.fdc-k.org