CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SMALL ORGANISATIONS

What you will learn:

• Practical insights into grant readiness assessment.
• Navigating the grant-seeking process, assembling information for funders and getting organised to write and submit applications.
• Visibility and marketing. Crafting compelling marketing and outreach materials to showcase your organisation’s value.
• Designing SMART outcomes
• Theory of change.
• Conducting prospect research
• Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with funders.
• Grantee ethics and responsibilities and grant management best practices.
• All relevant checklists, templates, cheat sheets, guides, and other time-saving resources you can customise for your organisation’s use. Plus bonuses to boost your results.
• Tips for successful fundraising/resource mobilisation for African NGOs in 2025
• This practical knowledge immediately empowers you to elevate your grant-seeking and resource mobilisation efforts. It will enhance your organisation’s competitiveness, sustainability and growth.

Bonus: As a bonus, you will also receive one month’s access to GemFundsDatabase, a powerful tool to explore new project funding opportunities. With our GemFundsDatabase, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive database of funding opportunities, making it easier to find the right grants for your projects and initiatives.

Take advantage of this comprehensive training and register now. There are only 30 slots available, so register now and enhance your resource mobilisation efforts to secure sustainable funding!

Enroll here today to secure your slot. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your organisation’s capacity and secure more grants. We look forward to welcoming you to our training program!

Course Information

Session 1: Understanding Your Organization

In this session, we shall
Explore the essential components of your organization, including its structure, mission, vision, and values that drive its operations.
Assess your organization’s grant readiness status, setting the stage for grant preparation.
You will learn strategies to prepare for grants and effectively navigate the process to increase your chances of success in winning grants.

February 26 | 11.00 -12.30 CET

Session 2: Essential Attachments for Grant and Proposal Submissions

In this session, we will explore the various types of documents that funders require for grant and proposal submissions.
You will learn the specific requirements for these submissions and how to prepare and customize the necessary documents effectively. We will also cover the requirements of different funding agencies and how to ensure compliance with their guidelines.

March 5 | 11.00 -12.30 CET

Session 3: Enhancing Visibility and Developing Marketing Materials
In this session, we will cover strategies to increase the visibility of your brand and the importance of creating effective marketing materials.
You will learn how to identify their target audience and tailor their messaging to resonate with them, and
Learn practical tools and insights to enhance visibility and create impactful marketing materials that engage their audience.

March 12 | 11.00 -12.30 CET

Session 4: Understanding the Theory of Change and Logical Model
In this session,we will cover key components of the Theory of Change and Logical Model.
You will learn how to design and utilize a Theory of Change framework effectively.

March 19 | 11.00 -12.30 CET

Session 5: Program Design
In this session, we shall transform an Idea into a New Program: We will explore the process of developing a basic idea into a fully functional program.

You will further learn Fundamentals of Program Design: We will cover the core principles of program design that are essential for creating effective and sustainable programs.

March 26 | 11.00 -12.30 CET

Session 6: Prospect Research
This session will explore strategies and techniques for effective and comprehensive prospect research.
Assessing the fit between funders and your organization’s mission.
Developing effective outreach strategies to engage potential donors.
Organizing prospect information effectively.
Grantee ethics and responsibilities and grant management best practices.
Access and utilize our GemFundsDatabase to research and identify potential funders.

April 2 | 11.00 -12.30 CET