This course is designed to help nonprofit and NGO professionals understand and manage financial resources with transparency, compliance, and efficiency. It provides practical skills in budgeting, financial reporting, donor compliance, and internal controls—core areas essential for both sustainability and accountability.
Learning Methodology
Real-life NGO financial case studies
Hands-on sessions with budgeting and reporting tools
Interactive group exercises and simulations
Templates, checklists, and donor reporting guides
Peer-to-peer learning and instructor-led feedback
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Prepare and manage NGO budgets and financial plans
Track expenditures and manage grants in line with donor rules
Interpret financial statements and reports for decision-making
Strengthen internal controls and accountability mechanisms
Align financial systems with organizational goals and compliance
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (In-person or Live Virtual)
Locations: Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra
Format: Trainer-led workshops, Excel-based exercises, finance toolkit
Certification: Issued by Alverton Global
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 17
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 7 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Introduction to Financial Management in Nonprofits3
- Budgeting and Forecasting3
- Donor Compliance and Grant Financial Management3
- Financial Reporting and Interpretation3
- Internal Controls and Financial Accountability3
- Financial Sustainability Planning3
- Simulation: Prepare and Present a Donor Financial Report3
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles or program budgeting
- Access to a laptop with spreadsheet software (for in-person sessions)
Features
- Focus on nonprofit-specific finance practices
- Emphasis on donor compliance and transparency
- Finance tools adapted for programs, not just finance teams
- Templates and checklists for immediate use
- Certification by Alverton Global
Target audiences
- Finance Officers and Accountants in NGOs
- Program Managers handling budgets
- Executive Directors and Board Members
- Grant Managers and Compliance Staff
- Consultants advising nonprofit organizations
