This course is designed to equip NGO professionals with practical, proven techniques to secure funding and build long-term financial sustainability. It explores the full spectrum of resource mobilization — from grant writing and donor engagement to income-generating activities and partnerships. Participants will learn to align fundraising strategies with their mission, diversify income streams, and meet evolving donor expectations.
Learning Methodology
Real-world case studies of African NGO fundraising
Interactive grant-writing workshops
Donor research and pitch simulation exercises
Resource diversification planning tools
Group discussions and peer strategy reviews
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify and assess potential funding sources
Develop compelling funding proposals
Engage donors and build strategic partnerships
Design a diversified resource mobilization strategy
Strengthen internal fundraising systems and accountability
Delivery Format
Duration: 3 days (24 contact hours)
Delivery: Online (live instructor-led) or Physical (in select cities)
Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by Alverton Global
Materials: Proposal templates, donor tracking sheets, strategy templates
Course Features
- Lectures 30
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 11
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 10 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- 3 Days
- The Resource Mobilization Landscape for NGOs3
- Identifying and Understanding Funding Sources3
- Grant Writing and Proposal Development3
- Engaging and Stewarding Donors3
- Income-Generating Activities and Social Enterprises3
- Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations3
- Digital Fundraising and Online Campaigns3
- Internal Systems and Financial Accountability3
- Monitoring and Evaluating Fundraising Success3
- Developing a Resource Mobilization Strategy3
Requirements
- Role in program management, fundraising, partnerships, or NGO leadership
- Basic understanding of NGO operations and budgeting
Features
- Real African case studies of successful fundraising
- Grant-writing and donor mapping tools
- Certificate from Alverton Global
- Tailored for both urban and rural NGO contexts
- Delivered online or in physical sessions
Target audiences
- Fundraising officers and resource mobilizers
- Program and country managers
- NGO executive directors and team leads
- Proposal writers and grant coordinators
- Community-based project leaders
